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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.74, 1,641.70 and 770.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.74, 1,641.70 and 770.35 is: 1,062.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.74 : 1,641.70 = 770.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.74/1,641.70 = 770.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.74x = 1,641.70 × 770.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.74x = 1,264,683.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,683.60/1,190.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.10

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