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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.32, 1,642.52 and 692.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.32, 1,642.52 and 692.95 is: 956.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.32 : 1,642.52 = 692.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.32/1,642.52 = 692.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.32x = 1,642.52 × 692.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.32x = 1,138,184.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,184.23/1,190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.20

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