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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.35, 1,645.52 and 668.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.35, 1,645.52 and 668.46 is: 922.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.35 : 1,645.52 = 668.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.35/1,645.52 = 668.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.35x = 1,645.52 × 668.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.35x = 1,099,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,960.96/1,192.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.52

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