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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.71, 1,641.65 and 665.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.71, 1,641.65 and 665.61 is: 918.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.71 : 1,641.65 = 665.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.71/1,641.65 = 665.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.71x = 1,641.65 × 665.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.71x = 1,092,698.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,698.66/1,189.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.46

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