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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.23, 1,641.24 and 967.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.23, 1,641.24 and 967.56 is: 1,335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.23 : 1,641.24 = 967.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.23/1,641.24 = 967.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.23x = 1,641.24 × 967.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.23x = 1,587,998.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,998.17/1,189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.32

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