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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.07, 1,647.91 and 663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.07, 1,647.91 and 663.12 is: 915.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.07 : 1,647.91 = 663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.07/1,647.91 = 663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.07x = 1,647.91 × 663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.07x = 1,092,762.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,762.08/1,194.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.16

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