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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.44, 1,642.05 and 770.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.44, 1,642.05 and 770.31 is: 1,063.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.44 : 1,642.05 = 770.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.44/1,642.05 = 770.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.44x = 1,642.05 × 770.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.44x = 1,264,887.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,887.54/1,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.43

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