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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.09, 1,647.85 and 662.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.09, 1,647.85 and 662.98 is: 914.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.09 : 1,647.85 = 662.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.09/1,647.85 = 662.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.09x = 1,647.85 × 662.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.09x = 1,092,491.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,491.59/1,194.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.92

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