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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.44, 1,640.20 and 664.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.44, 1,640.20 and 664.50 is: 917.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.44 : 1,640.20 = 664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.44/1,640.20 = 664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.44x = 1,640.20 × 664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.44x = 1,089,912.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,912.90/1,188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.10

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