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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.11, 1,792.85 and 647.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.11, 1,792.85 and 647.37 is: 971.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.11 : 1,792.85 = 647.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.11/1,792.85 = 647.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.11x = 1,792.85 × 647.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.11x = 1,160,634.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,634.07/1,195.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.15

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