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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.59, 1,652.67 and 666.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.59, 1,652.67 and 666.53 is: 919.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.59 : 1,652.67 = 666.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.59/1,652.67 = 666.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.59x = 1,652.67 × 666.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.59x = 1,101,552.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,552.07/1,197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.81

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