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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.79, 1,647.44 and 669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.79, 1,647.44 and 669.84 is: 924.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.79 : 1,647.44 = 669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.79/1,647.44 = 669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.79x = 1,647.44 × 669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.79x = 1,103,521.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,521.21/1,193.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.38

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