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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.38, 1,641.38 and 665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.38, 1,641.38 and 665.40 is: 918.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.38 : 1,641.38 = 665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.38/1,641.38 = 665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.38x = 1,641.38 × 665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.38x = 1,092,174.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,174.25/1,189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.27

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