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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.04, 1,651.87 and 665.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.04, 1,651.87 and 665.91 is: 918.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.04 : 1,651.87 = 665.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.04/1,651.87 = 665.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.04x = 1,651.87 × 665.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.04x = 1,100,003.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,003.84/1,197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.94

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