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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.42, 1,641.20 and 976.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.42, 1,641.20 and 976.95 is: 1,346.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.42 : 1,641.20 = 976.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.42/1,641.20 = 976.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.42x = 1,641.20 × 976.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.42x = 1,603,365.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,365.46/1,190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.89

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