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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.37, 1,646.66 and 820.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.37, 1,646.66 and 820.69 is: 1,131.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.37 : 1,646.66 = 820.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.37/1,646.66 = 820.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.37x = 1,646.66 × 820.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.37x = 1,351,393.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,393.29/1,194.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.47

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