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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.26, 1,649.46 and 664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.26, 1,649.46 and 664.20 is: 916.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.26 : 1,649.46 = 664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.26/1,649.46 = 664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.26x = 1,649.46 × 664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.26x = 1,095,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,573.82/1,195.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.60

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