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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.72, 1,648.82 and 663.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.72, 1,648.82 and 663.71 is: 915.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.72 : 1,648.82 = 663.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.72/1,648.82 = 663.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.72x = 1,648.82 × 663.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.72x = 1,094,341.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,341.01/1,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.98

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