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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.88, 1,642.03 and 666.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.88, 1,642.03 and 666.03 is: 919.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.88 : 1,642.03 = 666.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.88/1,642.03 = 666.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.88x = 1,642.03 × 666.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.88x = 1,093,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,641.24/1,189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.12

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