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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.63, 1,641.69 and 665.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.63, 1,641.69 and 665.78 is: 918.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.63 : 1,641.69 = 665.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.63/1,641.69 = 665.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.63x = 1,641.69 × 665.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.63x = 1,093,001.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,001.04/1,189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.78

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