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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.43, 1,646.87 and 662.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.43, 1,646.87 and 662.29 is: 913.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.43 : 1,646.87 = 662.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.43/1,646.87 = 662.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.43x = 1,646.87 × 662.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.43x = 1,090,697.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,697.30/1,193.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.92

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