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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.50, 1,644.36 and 660.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.50, 1,644.36 and 660.43 is: 911.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.50 : 1,644.36 = 660.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.50/1,644.36 = 660.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.50x = 1,644.36 × 660.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.50x = 1,085,991.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,991.21/1,191.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.45

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