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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.55, 1,644.17 and 660.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.55, 1,644.17 and 660.35 is: 911.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.55 : 1,644.17 = 660.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.55/1,644.17 = 660.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.55x = 1,644.17 × 660.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.55x = 1,085,727.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,727.66/1,191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.19

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