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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.42, 1,641.33 and 665.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.42, 1,641.33 and 665.48 is: 918.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.42 : 1,641.33 = 665.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.42/1,641.33 = 665.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.42x = 1,641.33 × 665.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.42x = 1,092,276.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,276.39/1,189.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.33

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