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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.33, 1,639.94 and 664.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.33, 1,639.94 and 664.38 is: 916.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.33 : 1,639.94 = 664.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.33/1,639.94 = 664.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.33x = 1,639.94 × 664.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.33x = 1,089,540.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,540.02/1,188.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.87

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