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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.73, 1,642.41 and 836.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.73, 1,642.41 and 836.41 is: 1,154.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.73 : 1,642.41 = 836.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.73/1,642.41 = 836.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.73x = 1,642.41 × 836.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.73x = 1,373,728.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,728.15/1,189.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.66

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