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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.74, 1,641.75 and 665.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.74, 1,641.75 and 665.70 is: 918.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.74 : 1,641.75 = 665.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.74/1,641.75 = 665.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.74x = 1,641.75 × 665.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.74x = 1,092,912.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,912.98/1,189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.61

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