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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.62, 1,645.81 and 668.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.62, 1,645.81 and 668.65 is: 922.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.62 : 1,645.81 = 668.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.62/1,645.81 = 668.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.62x = 1,645.81 × 668.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.62x = 1,100,470.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,470.29/1,192.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.74

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