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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.38, 1,648.16 and 670.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.38, 1,648.16 and 670.31 is: 924.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.38 : 1,648.16 = 670.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.38/1,648.16 = 670.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.38x = 1,648.16 × 670.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.38x = 1,104,780.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,780.57/1,194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.98

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