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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.98, 1,643.53 and 659.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.98, 1,643.53 and 659.89 is: 910.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.98 : 1,643.53 = 659.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.98/1,643.53 = 659.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.98x = 1,643.53 × 659.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.98x = 1,084,545.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,545.71/1,190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.64

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