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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.86, 1,641.35 and 692.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.86, 1,641.35 and 692.45 is: 955.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.86 : 1,641.35 = 692.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.86/1,641.35 = 692.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.86x = 1,641.35 × 692.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.86x = 1,136,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,541.14/1,189.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.19

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