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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.56, 1,794.45 and 648.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.56, 1,794.45 and 648.17 is: 972.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.56 : 1,794.45 = 648.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.56/1,794.45 = 648.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.56x = 1,794.45 × 648.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.56x = 1,163,108.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,108.66/1,195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.86

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