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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.32, 1,642.20 and 1,019.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.32, 1,642.20 and 1,019.36 is: 1,401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.32 : 1,642.20 = 1,019.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.32/1,642.20 = 1,019.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.32x = 1,642.20 × 1,019.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.32x = 1,673,992.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,992.99/1,194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.63

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