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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.38, 1,644.10 and 667.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.38, 1,644.10 and 667.51 is: 921.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.38 : 1,644.10 = 667.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.38/1,644.10 = 667.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.38x = 1,644.10 × 667.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.38x = 1,097,447.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,447.41/1,191.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.16

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