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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.42, 1,643.81 and 667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.42, 1,643.81 and 667.44 is: 920.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.42 : 1,643.81 = 667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.42/1,643.81 = 667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.42x = 1,643.81 × 667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.42x = 1,097,141.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,141.21/1,191.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.87

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