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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.12, 1,640.92 and 657.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.12, 1,640.92 and 657.97 is: 907.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.12 : 1,640.92 = 657.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.12/1,640.92 = 657.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.12x = 1,640.92 × 657.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.12x = 1,079,672.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,672.84/1,189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.96

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