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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.68, 1,647.40 and 669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.68, 1,647.40 and 669.84 is: 924.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.68 : 1,647.40 = 669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.68/1,647.40 = 669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.68x = 1,647.40 × 669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.68x = 1,103,494.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,494.42/1,193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.45

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