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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.17, 1,646.66 and 662.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.17, 1,646.66 and 662.08 is: 913.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.17 : 1,646.66 = 662.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.17/1,646.66 = 662.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.17x = 1,646.66 × 662.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.17x = 1,090,220.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,220.65/1,193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.72

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