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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.46, 1,648.02 and 690.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.46, 1,648.02 and 690.29 is: 952.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.46 : 1,648.02 = 690.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.46/1,648.02 = 690.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.46x = 1,648.02 × 690.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.46x = 1,137,615.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,615.85/1,194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.41

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