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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.40, 1,639.02 and 979.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.40, 1,639.02 and 979.89 is: 1,349.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.40 : 1,639.02 = 979.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.40/1,639.02 = 979.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.40x = 1,639.02 × 979.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.40x = 1,606,059.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,059.31/1,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.18

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