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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.58, 1,646.37 and 883.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.58, 1,646.37 and 883.54 is: 1,217.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.58 : 1,646.37 = 883.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.58/1,646.37 = 883.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.58x = 1,646.37 × 883.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.58x = 1,454,633.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,633.75/1,194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.69

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