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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.02, 1,651.78 and 665.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.02, 1,651.78 and 665.88 is: 918.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.02 : 1,651.78 = 665.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.02/1,651.78 = 665.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.02x = 1,651.78 × 665.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.02x = 1,099,878.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,878.16/1,197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.85

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