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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.20, 1,642.49 and 693.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.20, 1,642.49 and 693.13 is: 956.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.20 : 1,642.49 = 693.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.20/1,642.49 = 693.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.20x = 1,642.49 × 693.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.20x = 1,138,451.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,451.52/1,190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.52

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