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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.41, 1,646.85 and 669.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.41, 1,646.85 and 669.49 is: 923.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.41 : 1,646.85 = 669.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.41/1,646.85 = 669.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.41x = 1,646.85 × 669.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.41x = 1,102,549.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,549.61/1,193.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.86

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