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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.23, 1,649.34 and 664.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.23, 1,649.34 and 664.11 is: 916.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.23 : 1,649.34 = 664.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.23/1,649.34 = 664.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.23x = 1,649.34 × 664.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.23x = 1,095,343.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,343.19/1,195.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.43

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