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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.92, 1,641.52 and 692.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.92, 1,641.52 and 692.44 is: 955.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.92 : 1,641.52 = 692.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.92/1,641.52 = 692.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.92x = 1,641.52 × 692.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.92x = 1,136,654.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,654.11/1,189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.24

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