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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.35, 1,640.00 and 664.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.35, 1,640.00 and 664.34 is: 916.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.35 : 1,640.00 = 664.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.35/1,640.00 = 664.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.35x = 1,640.00 × 664.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.35x = 1,089,523.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,523.36/1,188.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.84

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