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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.37, 1,642.53 and 771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.37, 1,642.53 and 771.30 is: 1,064.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.37 : 1,642.53 = 771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.37/1,642.53 = 771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.37x = 1,642.53 × 771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.37x = 1,266,883.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,883.39/1,190.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.28

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