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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.61, 1,651.17 and 665.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.61, 1,651.17 and 665.45 is: 918.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.61 : 1,651.17 = 665.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.61/1,651.17 = 665.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.61x = 1,651.17 × 665.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.61x = 1,098,771.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,771.08/1,196.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.24

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