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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184, 1,776.68 and 636.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184, 1,776.68 and 636.20 is: 954.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184 : 1,776.68 = 636.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184/1,776.68 = 636.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184x = 1,776.68 × 636.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184x = 1,130,323.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,323.82/1,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.67

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