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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.03, 1,639.55 and 664.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.03, 1,639.55 and 664.10 is: 916.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.03 : 1,639.55 = 664.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.03/1,639.55 = 664.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.03x = 1,639.55 × 664.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.03x = 1,088,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,825.16/1,188.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.50

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