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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.61, 1,642.88 and 666.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.61, 1,642.88 and 666.68 is: 919.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.61 : 1,642.88 = 666.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.61/1,642.88 = 666.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.61x = 1,642.88 × 666.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.61x = 1,095,263.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,263.69/1,190.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.92

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