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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.58, 1,785.10 and 643.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.58, 1,785.10 and 643.15 is: 964.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.58 : 1,785.10 = 643.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.58/1,785.10 = 643.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.58x = 1,785.10 × 643.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.58x = 1,148,087.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,087.07/1,190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.31

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