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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.34, 1,792.02 and 645.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.34, 1,792.02 and 645.88 is: 969.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.34 : 1,792.02 = 645.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.34/1,792.02 = 645.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.34x = 1,792.02 × 645.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.34x = 1,157,429.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,429.88/1,194.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.10

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