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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.74, 1,643.13 and 666.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.74, 1,643.13 and 666.70 is: 919.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.74 : 1,643.13 = 666.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.74/1,643.13 = 666.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.74x = 1,643.13 × 666.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.74x = 1,095,474.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,474.77/1,190.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.99

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