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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.55, 1,651.08 and 665.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.55, 1,651.08 and 665.43 is: 918.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.55 : 1,651.08 = 665.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.55/1,651.08 = 665.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.55x = 1,651.08 × 665.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.55x = 1,098,678.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,678.16/1,196.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.20

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