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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.59, 1,641.62 and 665.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.59, 1,641.62 and 665.63 is: 918.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.59 : 1,641.62 = 665.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.59/1,641.62 = 665.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.59x = 1,641.62 × 665.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.59x = 1,092,699.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,699.98/1,189.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.55

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