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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.38, 1,648.25 and 663.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.38, 1,648.25 and 663.27 is: 915.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.38 : 1,648.25 = 663.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.38/1,648.25 = 663.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.38x = 1,648.25 × 663.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.38x = 1,093,236.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,236.44/1,194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.32

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