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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.41, 2,292.75 and 1,190.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.41, 2,292.75 and 1,190.39 is: 1,641.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.41 : 2,292.75 = 1,190.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.41/2,292.75 = 1,190.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.41x = 2,292.75 × 1,190.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.41x = 2,729,255.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,255.21/1,662.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.75

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