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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.94, 1,640.61 and 664.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.94, 1,640.61 and 664.90 is: 917.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.94 : 1,640.61 = 664.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.94/1,640.61 = 664.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.94x = 1,640.61 × 664.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.94x = 1,090,841.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,841.59/1,188.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.49

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