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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.21, 1,646.52 and 669.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.21, 1,646.52 and 669.14 is: 923.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.21 : 1,646.52 = 669.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.21/1,646.52 = 669.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.21x = 1,646.52 × 669.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.21x = 1,101,752.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,752.39/1,193.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.35

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