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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.94, 1,642.13 and 665.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.94, 1,642.13 and 665.97 is: 919.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.94 : 1,642.13 = 665.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.94/1,642.13 = 665.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.94x = 1,642.13 × 665.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.94x = 1,093,605.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,605.99/1,189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.05

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