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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.89, 1,644.78 and 668.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.89, 1,644.78 and 668.03 is: 921.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.89 : 1,644.78 = 668.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.89/1,644.78 = 668.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.89x = 1,644.78 × 668.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.89x = 1,098,762.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,762.38/1,191.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.87

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