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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.89, 1,793.02 and 647.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.89, 1,793.02 and 647.38 is: 971.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.89 : 1,793.02 = 647.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.89/1,793.02 = 647.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.89x = 1,793.02 × 647.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.89x = 1,160,765.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,765.29/1,194.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.44

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