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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.58, 1,647.23 and 662.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.58, 1,647.23 and 662.51 is: 914.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.58 : 1,647.23 = 662.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.58/1,647.23 = 662.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.58x = 1,647.23 × 662.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.58x = 1,091,306.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,306.35/1,193.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.31

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