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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.40, 1,643.22 and 786.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.40, 1,643.22 and 786.56 is: 1,085.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.40 : 1,643.22 = 786.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.40/1,643.22 = 786.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.40x = 1,643.22 × 786.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.40x = 1,292,491.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,491.12/1,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.76

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