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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.39, 1,792.27 and 646.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.39, 1,792.27 and 646.88 is: 970.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.39 : 1,792.27 = 646.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.39/1,792.27 = 646.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.39x = 1,792.27 × 646.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.39x = 1,159,383.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,383.62/1,194.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.69

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