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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.84, 1,641.19 and 717.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.84, 1,641.19 and 717.42 is: 989.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.84 : 1,641.19 = 717.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.84/1,641.19 = 717.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.84x = 1,641.19 × 717.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.84x = 1,177,422.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,422.53/1,189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.56

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