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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.48, 1,642.60 and 911.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.48, 1,642.60 and 911.03 is: 1,257.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.48 : 1,642.60 = 911.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.48/1,642.60 = 911.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.48x = 1,642.60 × 911.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.48x = 1,496,457.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,457.88/1,190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.02

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