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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.88, 1,641.36 and 895.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.88, 1,641.36 and 895.62 is: 1,234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.88 : 1,641.36 = 895.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.88/1,641.36 = 895.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.88x = 1,641.36 × 895.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.88x = 1,470,034.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,034.84/1,190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.41

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