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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.35, 1,642.16 and 717.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.35, 1,642.16 and 717.98 is: 990.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.35 : 1,642.16 = 717.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.35/1,642.16 = 717.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.35x = 1,642.16 × 717.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.35x = 1,179,030.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,030.65/1,190.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.49

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