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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.40, 1,648.23 and 663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.40, 1,648.23 and 663.28 is: 915.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.40 : 1,648.23 = 663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.40/1,648.23 = 663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.40x = 1,648.23 × 663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.40x = 1,093,226.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,226.44/1,194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.29

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