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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.49, 1,648.42 and 670.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.49, 1,648.42 and 670.52 is: 925.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.49 : 1,648.42 = 670.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.49/1,648.42 = 670.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.49x = 1,648.42 × 670.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.49x = 1,105,286.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,286.98/1,194.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.33

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