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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.69, 1,642.12 and 835.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.69, 1,642.12 and 835.70 is: 1,153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.69 : 1,642.12 = 835.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.69/1,642.12 = 835.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.69x = 1,642.12 × 835.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.69x = 1,372,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,330.25/1,189.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.52

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