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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.60, 1,783.60 and 982.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.60, 1,783.60 and 982.68 is: 1,472.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.60 : 1,783.60 = 982.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.60/1,783.60 = 982.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.60x = 1,783.60 × 982.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.60x = 1,752,708.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,708.05/1,190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.12

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