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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.95, 1,641.70 and 692.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.95, 1,641.70 and 692.41 is: 955.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.95 : 1,641.70 = 692.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.95/1,641.70 = 692.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.95x = 1,641.70 × 692.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.95x = 1,136,717.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,717.83/1,189.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.27

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