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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.63, 1,649.91 and 664.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.63, 1,649.91 and 664.55 is: 917.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.63 : 1,649.91 = 664.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.63/1,649.91 = 664.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.63x = 1,649.91 × 664.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.63x = 1,096,439.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,439.74/1,195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.04

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