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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.55, 1,641.80 and 692.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.55, 1,641.80 and 692.26 is: 955.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.55 : 1,641.80 = 692.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.55/1,641.80 = 692.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.55x = 1,641.80 × 692.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.55x = 1,136,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,552.47/1,189.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.45

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