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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.43, 1,649.66 and 664.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.43, 1,649.66 and 664.34 is: 916.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.43 : 1,649.66 = 664.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.43/1,649.66 = 664.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.43x = 1,649.66 × 664.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.43x = 1,095,923.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,923.55/1,195.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.76

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