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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.10, 1,640.96 and 665.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.10, 1,640.96 and 665.13 is: 917.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.10 : 1,640.96 = 665.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.10/1,640.96 = 665.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.10x = 1,640.96 × 665.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.10x = 1,091,448.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,448.40/1,189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.88

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