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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.73, 1,647.33 and 662.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.73, 1,647.33 and 662.61 is: 914.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.73 : 1,647.33 = 662.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.73/1,647.33 = 662.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.73x = 1,647.33 × 662.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.73x = 1,091,537.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,537.33/1,193.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.39

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