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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.28, 1,641.36 and 665.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.28, 1,641.36 and 665.36 is: 918.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.28 : 1,641.36 = 665.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.28/1,641.36 = 665.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.28x = 1,641.36 × 665.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.28x = 1,092,095.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,095.29/1,189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.28

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