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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.42, 1,642.81 and 666.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.42, 1,642.81 and 666.45 is: 919.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.42 : 1,642.81 = 666.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.42/1,642.81 = 666.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.42x = 1,642.81 × 666.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.42x = 1,094,847.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,847.39/1,190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.72

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