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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.03, 1,640.96 and 691.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.03, 1,640.96 and 691.83 is: 954.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.03 : 1,640.96 = 691.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.03/1,640.96 = 691.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.03x = 1,640.96 × 691.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.03x = 1,135,265.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,265.36/1,189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.78

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