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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.30, 1,641.52 and 692.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.30, 1,641.52 and 692.30 is: 955.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.30 : 1,641.52 = 692.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.30/1,641.52 = 692.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.30x = 1,641.52 × 692.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.30x = 1,136,424.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,424.30/1,189.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.54

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