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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.36, 1,642.68 and 693.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.36, 1,642.68 and 693.08 is: 956.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.36 : 1,642.68 = 693.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.36/1,642.68 = 693.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.36x = 1,642.68 × 693.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.36x = 1,138,508.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,508.65/1,190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.44

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