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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.72, 1,647.33 and 669.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.72, 1,647.33 and 669.75 is: 924.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.72 : 1,647.33 = 669.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.72/1,647.33 = 669.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.72x = 1,647.33 × 669.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.72x = 1,103,299.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,299.27/1,193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.26

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