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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.34, 1,648.17 and 670.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.34, 1,648.17 and 670.42 is: 925.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.34 : 1,648.17 = 670.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.34/1,648.17 = 670.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.34x = 1,648.17 × 670.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.34x = 1,104,966.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,966.13/1,194.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.17

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