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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.13, 1,642.26 and 692.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.13, 1,642.26 and 692.93 is: 956.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.13 : 1,642.26 = 692.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.13/1,642.26 = 692.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.13x = 1,642.26 × 692.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.13x = 1,137,971.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,971.22/1,190.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.17

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