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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.64, 1,790.96 and 646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.64, 1,790.96 and 646.20 is: 969.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.64 : 1,790.96 = 646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.64/1,790.96 = 646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.64x = 1,790.96 × 646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.64x = 1,157,318.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,318.35/1,193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.57

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