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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.26, 1,641.36 and 692.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.26, 1,641.36 and 692.18 is: 955.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.26 : 1,641.36 = 692.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.26/1,641.36 = 692.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.26x = 1,641.36 × 692.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.26x = 1,136,116.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,116.56/1,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.31

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