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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.52, 1,642.75 and 693.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.52, 1,642.75 and 693.29 is: 956.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.52 : 1,642.75 = 693.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.52/1,642.75 = 693.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.52x = 1,642.75 × 693.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.52x = 1,138,904.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,904.52/1,190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.64

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