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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.85, 1,643.46 and 718.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.85, 1,643.46 and 718.86 is: 992.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.85 : 1,643.46 = 718.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.85/1,643.46 = 718.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.85x = 1,643.46 × 718.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.85x = 1,181,419.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,419.71/1,190.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.08

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