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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.93, 1,644.86 and 660.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.93, 1,644.86 and 660.84 is: 911.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.93 : 1,644.86 = 660.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.93/1,644.86 = 660.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.93x = 1,644.86 × 660.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.93x = 1,086,989.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,989.28/1,191.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.96

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