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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.50, 1,642.60 and 718.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.50, 1,642.60 and 718.27 is: 991.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.50 : 1,642.60 = 718.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.50/1,642.60 = 718.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.50x = 1,642.60 × 718.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.50x = 1,179,830.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,830.30/1,190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.04

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