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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.40, 1,642.74 and 659.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.40, 1,642.74 and 659.32 is: 909.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.40 : 1,642.74 = 659.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.40/1,642.74 = 659.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.40x = 1,642.74 × 659.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.40x = 1,083,091.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,091.34/1,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.85

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