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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.40, 1,670.40 and 1,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.40, 1,670.40 and 1,190.40 is: 1,653.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.40 : 1,670.40 = 1,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.40/1,670.40 = 1,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.40x = 1,670.40 × 1,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.40x = 1,988,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,444.16/1,202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.73

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