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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.81, 1,644.71 and 660.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.81, 1,644.71 and 660.71 is: 911.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.81 : 1,644.71 = 660.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.81/1,644.71 = 660.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.81x = 1,644.71 × 660.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.81x = 1,086,664.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,664.82/1,191.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.78

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