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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.38, 1,642.32 and 692.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.38, 1,642.32 and 692.61 is: 955.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.38 : 1,642.32 = 692.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.38/1,642.32 = 692.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.38x = 1,642.32 × 692.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.38x = 1,137,487.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,487.26/1,190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.57

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