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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.38, 1,649.63 and 664.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.38, 1,649.63 and 664.29 is: 916.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.38 : 1,649.63 = 664.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.38/1,649.63 = 664.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.38x = 1,649.63 × 664.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.38x = 1,095,829.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,829.39/1,195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.72

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