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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.64, 1,647.26 and 662.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.64, 1,647.26 and 662.55 is: 914.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.64 : 1,647.26 = 662.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.64/1,647.26 = 662.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.64x = 1,647.26 × 662.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.64x = 1,091,388.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,388.80/1,193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.34

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