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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.09, 1,634.13 and 660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.09, 1,634.13 and 660.20 is: 911.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.09 : 1,634.13 = 660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.09/1,634.13 = 660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.09x = 1,634.13 × 660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.09x = 1,078,844.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,844.46/1,184.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.12

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