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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.20, 1,642.11 and 692.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.20, 1,642.11 and 692.74 is: 955.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.20 : 1,642.11 = 692.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.20/1,642.11 = 692.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.20x = 1,642.11 × 692.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.20x = 1,137,555.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,555.28/1,190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.77

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