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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.40, 1,646.99 and 662.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.40, 1,646.99 and 662.41 is: 914.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.40 : 1,646.99 = 662.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.40/1,646.99 = 662.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.40x = 1,646.99 × 662.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.40x = 1,090,983.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,983.88/1,193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.18

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