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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.43, 1,641.96 and 741.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.43, 1,641.96 and 741.93 is: 1,023.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.43 : 1,641.96 = 741.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.43/1,641.96 = 741.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.43x = 1,641.96 × 741.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.43x = 1,218,215.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,215.65/1,190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.34

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