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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.81, 1,785.22 and 641.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.81, 1,785.22 and 641.34 is: 962.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.81 : 1,785.22 = 641.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.81/1,785.22 = 641.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.81x = 1,785.22 × 641.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.81x = 1,144,932.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,932.99/1,189.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.28

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