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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.82, 1,644.72 and 667.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.82, 1,644.72 and 667.90 is: 921.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.82 : 1,644.72 = 667.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.82/1,644.72 = 667.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.82x = 1,644.72 × 667.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.82x = 1,098,508.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,508.49/1,191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.71

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