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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.40, 1,784.68 and 671.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.40, 1,784.68 and 671.89 is: 1,007.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.40 : 1,784.68 = 671.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.40/1,784.68 = 671.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.40x = 1,784.68 × 671.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.40x = 1,199,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,108.65/1,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.32

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