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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.84, 1,641.50 and 692.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.84, 1,641.50 and 692.36 is: 955.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.84 : 1,641.50 = 692.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.84/1,641.50 = 692.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.84x = 1,641.50 × 692.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.84x = 1,136,508.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,508.94/1,189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.18

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