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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.80, 1,642.26 and 954.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.80, 1,642.26 and 954.12 is: 1,316.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.80 : 1,642.26 = 954.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.80/1,642.26 = 954.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.80x = 1,642.26 × 954.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.80x = 1,566,913.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,913.11/1,189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.96

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