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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.02, 1,641.66 and 941.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.02, 1,641.66 and 941.55 is: 1,299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.02 : 1,641.66 = 941.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.02/1,641.66 = 941.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.02x = 1,641.66 × 941.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.02x = 1,545,704.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,704.97/1,189.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.98

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