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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.03, 1,639.47 and 664.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.03, 1,639.47 and 664.06 is: 916.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.03 : 1,639.47 = 664.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.03/1,639.47 = 664.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.03x = 1,639.47 × 664.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.03x = 1,088,706.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,706.45/1,188.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.40

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