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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.29, 1,641.33 and 665.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.29, 1,641.33 and 665.49 is: 918.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.29 : 1,641.33 = 665.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.29/1,641.33 = 665.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.29x = 1,641.33 × 665.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.29x = 1,092,288.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,288.70/1,189.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.44

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