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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.95, 1,649.70 and 1,062.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.95, 1,649.70 and 1,062.93 is: 1,466.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.95 : 1,649.70 = 1,062.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.95/1,649.70 = 1,062.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.95x = 1,649.70 × 1,062.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.95x = 1,753,515.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,515.62/1,195.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.21

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