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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.96, 1,641.99 and 692.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.96, 1,641.99 and 692.69 is: 955.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.96 : 1,641.99 = 692.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.96/1,641.99 = 692.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.96x = 1,641.99 × 692.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.96x = 1,137,384.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,384.44/1,189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.82

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