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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.55, 1,649.84 and 664.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.55, 1,649.84 and 664.43 is: 916.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.55 : 1,649.84 = 664.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.55/1,649.84 = 664.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.55x = 1,649.84 × 664.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.55x = 1,096,191.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,191.62/1,195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.90

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