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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.95, 1,648.86 and 670.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.95, 1,648.86 and 670.88 is: 925.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.95 : 1,648.86 = 670.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.95/1,648.86 = 670.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.95x = 1,648.86 × 670.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.95x = 1,106,188.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,188.80/1,194.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.72

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