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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.07, 1,633.80 and 660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.07, 1,633.80 and 660 is: 910.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.07 : 1,633.80 = 660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.07/1,633.80 = 660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.07x = 1,633.80 × 660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.07x = 1,078,308
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,308/1,184.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.68

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