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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.36, 1,641.67 and 692.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.36, 1,641.67 and 692.20 is: 955.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.36 : 1,641.67 = 692.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.36/1,641.67 = 692.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.36x = 1,641.67 × 692.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.36x = 1,136,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,364.30/1,189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.44

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