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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.64, 1,642.56 and 770.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.64, 1,642.56 and 770.60 is: 1,063.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.64 : 1,642.56 = 770.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.64/1,642.56 = 770.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.64x = 1,642.56 × 770.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.64x = 1,265,756.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,756.74/1,189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.98

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