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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.91, 1,648.81 and 663.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.91, 1,648.81 and 663.75 is: 915.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.91 : 1,648.81 = 663.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.91/1,648.81 = 663.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.91x = 1,648.81 × 663.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.91x = 1,094,400.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,400.10/1,194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.88

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