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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.81, 1,644.87 and 667.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.81, 1,644.87 and 667.88 is: 921.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.81 : 1,644.87 = 667.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.81/1,644.87 = 667.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.81x = 1,644.87 × 667.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.81x = 1,098,567.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,567.55/1,191.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.76

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