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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.06, 1,650.56 and 664.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.06, 1,650.56 and 664.94 is: 917.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.06 : 1,650.56 = 664.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.06/1,650.56 = 664.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.06x = 1,650.56 × 664.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.06x = 1,097,529.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,529.16/1,196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.62

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