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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.42, 1,642.86 and 666.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.42, 1,642.86 and 666.46 is: 919.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.42 : 1,642.86 = 666.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.42/1,642.86 = 666.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.42x = 1,642.86 × 666.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.42x = 1,094,900.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,900.48/1,190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.76

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