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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.60, 1,652.50 and 666.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.60, 1,652.50 and 666.39 is: 919.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.60 : 1,652.50 = 666.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.60/1,652.50 = 666.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.60x = 1,652.50 × 666.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.60x = 1,101,216.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,216.50/1,197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.52

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