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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.59, 1,793.92 and 647.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.59, 1,793.92 and 647.13 is: 970.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.59 : 1,793.92 = 647.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.59/1,793.92 = 647.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.59x = 1,793.92 × 647.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.59x = 1,160,897.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,897.83/1,195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.98

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