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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.81, 1,647.40 and 655.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.81, 1,647.40 and 655.46 is: 904.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.81 : 1,647.40 = 655.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.81/1,647.40 = 655.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.81x = 1,647.40 × 655.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.81x = 1,079,804.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,804.80/1,193.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.50

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