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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.28, 1,639.76 and 690.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.28, 1,639.76 and 690.92 is: 953.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.28 : 1,639.76 = 690.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.28/1,639.76 = 690.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.28x = 1,639.76 × 690.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.28x = 1,132,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,942.98/1,188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.43

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