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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.36, 1,642.24 and 718.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.36, 1,642.24 and 718.30 is: 990.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.36 : 1,642.24 = 718.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.36/1,642.24 = 718.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.36x = 1,642.24 × 718.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.36x = 1,179,620.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,620.99/1,190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.98

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