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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.82, 1,643.33 and 666.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.82, 1,643.33 and 666.85 is: 920.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.82 : 1,643.33 = 666.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.82/1,643.33 = 666.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.82x = 1,643.33 × 666.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.82x = 1,095,847.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,847.17/1,190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.25

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