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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.59, 1,644.39 and 660.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.59, 1,644.39 and 660.50 is: 911.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.59 : 1,644.39 = 660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.59/1,644.39 = 660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.59x = 1,644.39 × 660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.59x = 1,086,111.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,111.37/1,191.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.48

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