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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.90, 1,646.25 and 668.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.90, 1,646.25 and 668.90 is: 923.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.90 : 1,646.25 = 668.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.90/1,646.25 = 668.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.90x = 1,646.25 × 668.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.90x = 1,101,176.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,176.63/1,192.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.11

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