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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.65, 1,791.98 and 647.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.65, 1,791.98 and 647.09 is: 970.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.65 : 1,791.98 = 647.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.65/1,791.98 = 647.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.65x = 1,791.98 × 647.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.65x = 1,159,572.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,572.34/1,194.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.64

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