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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.88, 1,641.63 and 692.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.88, 1,641.63 and 692.11 is: 954.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.88 : 1,641.63 = 692.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.88/1,641.63 = 692.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.88x = 1,641.63 × 692.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.88x = 1,136,180.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,180.33/1,189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.87

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