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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.84, 1,785.53 and 642.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.84, 1,785.53 and 642.41 is: 964.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.84 : 1,785.53 = 642.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.84/1,785.53 = 642.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.84x = 1,785.53 × 642.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.84x = 1,147,042.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,042.33/1,189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.03

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