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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.67, 1,644.44 and 660.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.67, 1,644.44 and 660.53 is: 911.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.67 : 1,644.44 = 660.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.67/1,644.44 = 660.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.67x = 1,644.44 × 660.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.67x = 1,086,202.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,202.76/1,191.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.50

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