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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.88, 1,644.80 and 660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.88, 1,644.80 and 660.80 is: 911.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.88 : 1,644.80 = 660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.88/1,644.80 = 660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.88x = 1,644.80 × 660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.88x = 1,086,883.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,883.84/1,191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.91

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