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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.50, 1,648.31 and 670.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.50, 1,648.31 and 670.61 is: 925.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.50 : 1,648.31 = 670.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.50/1,648.31 = 670.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.50x = 1,648.31 × 670.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.50x = 1,105,361.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,361.57/1,194.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.38

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