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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.33, 1,648.21 and 663.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.33, 1,648.21 and 663.24 is: 915.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.33 : 1,648.21 = 663.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.33/1,648.21 = 663.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.33x = 1,648.21 × 663.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.33x = 1,093,158.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,158.80/1,194.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.29

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