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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.02, 1,640.91 and 665.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.02, 1,640.91 and 665.04 is: 917.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.02 : 1,640.91 = 665.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.02/1,640.91 = 665.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.02x = 1,640.91 × 665.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.02x = 1,091,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,270.79/1,189.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.79

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