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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.69, 1,643.13 and 659.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.69, 1,643.13 and 659.58 is: 910.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.69 : 1,643.13 = 659.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.69/1,643.13 = 659.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.69x = 1,643.13 × 659.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.69x = 1,083,775.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,775.69/1,190.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.21

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