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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.52, 1,644.33 and 667.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.52, 1,644.33 and 667.59 is: 921.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.52 : 1,644.33 = 667.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.52/1,644.33 = 667.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.52x = 1,644.33 × 667.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.52x = 1,097,738.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,738.26/1,191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.29

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