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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.05, 1,634.09 and 712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.05, 1,634.09 and 712 is: 982.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.05 : 1,634.09 = 712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.05/1,634.09 = 712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.05x = 1,634.09 × 712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.05x = 1,163,472.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,472.08/1,184.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.62

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