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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.25, 1,645.31 and 668.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.25, 1,645.31 and 668.29 is: 922.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.25 : 1,645.31 = 668.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.25/1,645.31 = 668.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.25x = 1,645.31 × 668.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.25x = 1,099,544.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,544.22/1,192.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.24

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