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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194, 1,647.77 and 662.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194, 1,647.77 and 662.93 is: 914.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194 : 1,647.77 = 662.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194/1,647.77 = 662.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194x = 1,647.77 × 662.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194x = 1,092,356.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,356.17/1,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.87

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