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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.66, 1,644.36 and 667.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.66, 1,644.36 and 667.68 is: 921.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.66 : 1,644.36 = 667.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.66/1,644.36 = 667.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.66x = 1,644.36 × 667.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.66x = 1,097,906.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,906.28/1,191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.33

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