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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.01, 1,646.22 and 661.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.01, 1,646.22 and 661.86 is: 913.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.01 : 1,646.22 = 661.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.01/1,646.22 = 661.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.01x = 1,646.22 × 661.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.01x = 1,089,567.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,567.17/1,193.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.29

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