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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.94, 1,640.71 and 665.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.94, 1,640.71 and 665.02 is: 917.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.94 : 1,640.71 = 665.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.94/1,640.71 = 665.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.94x = 1,640.71 × 665.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.94x = 1,091,104.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,104.96/1,188.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.71

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