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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.69, 1,641.80 and 665.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.69, 1,641.80 and 665.75 is: 918.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.69 : 1,641.80 = 665.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.69/1,641.80 = 665.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.69x = 1,641.80 × 665.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.69x = 1,093,034.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,034.12/1,189.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.76

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