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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.59, 1,648.31 and 663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.59, 1,648.31 and 663.40 is: 915.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.59 : 1,648.31 = 663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.59/1,648.31 = 663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.59x = 1,648.31 × 663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.59x = 1,093,488.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,488.85/1,194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.37

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