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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.16, 1,642.68 and 692.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.16, 1,642.68 and 692.82 is: 956.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.16 : 1,642.68 = 692.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.16/1,642.68 = 692.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.16x = 1,642.68 × 692.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.16x = 1,138,081.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,081.56/1,190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.24

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