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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.12, 1,649.33 and 664.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.12, 1,649.33 and 664.06 is: 916.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.12 : 1,649.33 = 664.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.12/1,649.33 = 664.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.12x = 1,649.33 × 664.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.12x = 1,095,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,250.76/1,195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.44

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