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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.08, 1,640.97 and 665.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.08, 1,640.97 and 665.13 is: 917.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.08 : 1,640.97 = 665.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.08/1,640.97 = 665.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.08x = 1,640.97 × 665.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.08x = 1,091,458.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,458.38/1,189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.90

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