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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.45, 1,651.00 and 665.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.45, 1,651.00 and 665.31 is: 918.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.45 : 1,651.00 = 665.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.45/1,651.00 = 665.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.45x = 1,651.00 × 665.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.45x = 1,098,432.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,432.59/1,196.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.07

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