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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.28, 1,646.78 and 669.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.28, 1,646.78 and 669.28 is: 923.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.28 : 1,646.78 = 669.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.28/1,646.78 = 669.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.28x = 1,646.78 × 669.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.28x = 1,102,156.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,156.92/1,193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.64

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