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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.17, 1,647.92 and 670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.17, 1,647.92 and 670.16 is: 924.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.17 : 1,647.92 = 670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.17/1,647.92 = 670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.17x = 1,647.92 × 670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.17x = 1,104,358.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,358.48/1,194.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.80

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