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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.33, 1,641.27 and 665.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.33, 1,641.27 and 665.37 is: 918.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.33 : 1,641.27 = 665.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.33/1,641.27 = 665.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.33x = 1,641.27 × 665.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.33x = 1,092,051.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,051.82/1,189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.21

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