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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.38, 1,640.04 and 664.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.38, 1,640.04 and 664.45 is: 916.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.38 : 1,640.04 = 664.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.38/1,640.04 = 664.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.38x = 1,640.04 × 664.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.38x = 1,089,724.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,724.58/1,188.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.98

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