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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.67, 1,641.33 and 717.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.67, 1,641.33 and 717.38 is: 989.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.67 : 1,641.33 = 717.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.67/1,641.33 = 717.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.67x = 1,641.33 × 717.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.67x = 1,177,461.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,461.42/1,189.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.74

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