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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.52, 1,646.96 and 669.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.52, 1,646.96 and 669.52 is: 923.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.52 : 1,646.96 = 669.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.52/1,646.96 = 669.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.52x = 1,646.96 × 669.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.52x = 1,102,672.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,672.66/1,193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.88

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