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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.35, 1,642.49 and 666.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.35, 1,642.49 and 666.28 is: 919.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.35 : 1,642.49 = 666.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.35/1,642.49 = 666.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.35x = 1,642.49 × 666.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.35x = 1,094,358.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,358.24/1,190.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.36

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