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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.53, 1,641.56 and 665.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.53, 1,641.56 and 665.57 is: 918.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.53 : 1,641.56 = 665.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.53/1,641.56 = 665.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.53x = 1,641.56 × 665.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.53x = 1,092,564.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,564.88/1,189.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.48

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