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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.60, 1,646.94 and 669.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.60, 1,646.94 and 669.50 is: 923.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.60 : 1,646.94 = 669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.60/1,646.94 = 669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.60x = 1,646.94 × 669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.60x = 1,102,626.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,626.33/1,193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.78

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