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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.03, 1,774.69 and 664.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.03, 1,774.69 and 664.27 is: 995.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.03 : 1,774.69 = 664.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.03/1,774.69 = 664.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.03x = 1,774.69 × 664.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.03x = 1,178,873.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,873.33/1,184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.64

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