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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.20, 1,646.48 and 669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.20, 1,646.48 and 669.12 is: 923.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.20 : 1,646.48 = 669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.20/1,646.48 = 669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.20x = 1,646.48 × 669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.20x = 1,101,692.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,692.70/1,193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.31

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