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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.12, 1,647.88 and 670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.12, 1,647.88 and 670.16 is: 924.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.12 : 1,647.88 = 670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.12/1,647.88 = 670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.12x = 1,647.88 × 670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.12x = 1,104,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,343.26/1,194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.82

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