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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.38, 1,646.86 and 669.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.38, 1,646.86 and 669.41 is: 923.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.38 : 1,646.86 = 669.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.38/1,646.86 = 669.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.38x = 1,646.86 × 669.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.38x = 1,102,424.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,424.55/1,193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.78

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