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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.85, 1,787.03 and 643.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.85, 1,787.03 and 643.41 is: 965.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.85 : 1,787.03 = 643.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.85/1,787.03 = 643.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.85x = 1,787.03 × 643.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.85x = 1,149,792.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,792.97/1,190.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.52

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