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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.64, 1,641.73 and 665.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.64, 1,641.73 and 665.67 is: 918.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.64 : 1,641.73 = 665.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.64/1,641.73 = 665.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.64x = 1,641.73 × 665.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.64x = 1,092,847.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,847.08/1,189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.64

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