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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.93, 1,641.56 and 954.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.93, 1,641.56 and 954.47 is: 1,315.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.93 : 1,641.56 = 954.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.93/1,641.56 = 954.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.93x = 1,641.56 × 954.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.93x = 1,566,819.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,819.10/1,190.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.63

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