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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.41, 1,640.05 and 664.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.41, 1,640.05 and 664.34 is: 916.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.41 : 1,640.05 = 664.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.41/1,640.05 = 664.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.41x = 1,640.05 × 664.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.41x = 1,089,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,540.96/1,188.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.81

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