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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.26, 1,639.98 and 691.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.26, 1,639.98 and 691.19 is: 953.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.26 : 1,639.98 = 691.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.26/1,639.98 = 691.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.26x = 1,639.98 × 691.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.26x = 1,133,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,529.58/1,188.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.94

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