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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.93, 1,641.30 and 691.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.93, 1,641.30 and 691.50 is: 954.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.93 : 1,641.30 = 691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.93/1,641.30 = 691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.93x = 1,641.30 × 691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.93x = 1,134,958.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,958.95/1,188.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.61

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