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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.04, 1,894.22 and 646.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.04, 1,894.22 and 646.17 is: 969.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.04 : 1,894.22 = 646.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.04/1,894.22 = 646.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.04x = 1,894.22 × 646.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.04x = 1,223,988.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,988.14/1,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.85

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