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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.77, 1,641.38 and 717.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.77, 1,641.38 and 717.54 is: 989.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.77 : 1,641.38 = 717.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.77/1,641.38 = 717.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.77x = 1,641.38 × 717.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.77x = 1,177,752.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,752.22/1,189.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.90

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