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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.65, 1,790.48 and 646.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.65, 1,790.48 and 646.09 is: 969.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.65 : 1,790.48 = 646.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.65/1,790.48 = 646.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.65x = 1,790.48 × 646.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.65x = 1,156,811.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,811.22/1,193.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.14

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