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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.93, 1,641.75 and 770.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.93, 1,641.75 and 770.29 is: 1,062.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.93 : 1,641.75 = 770.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.93/1,641.75 = 770.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.93x = 1,641.75 × 770.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.93x = 1,264,623.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,623.61/1,189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.77

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