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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.53, 1,784.87 and 641.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.53, 1,784.87 and 641.96 is: 962.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.53 : 1,784.87 = 641.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.53/1,784.87 = 641.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.53x = 1,784.87 × 641.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.53x = 1,145,812.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,812.11/1,190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.44

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