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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.52, 1,642.86 and 666.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.52, 1,642.86 and 666.54 is: 919.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.52 : 1,642.86 = 666.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.52/1,642.86 = 666.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.52x = 1,642.86 × 666.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.52x = 1,095,031.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,031.90/1,190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.79

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