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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.15, 1,634.01 and 660.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.15, 1,634.01 and 660.17 is: 910.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.15 : 1,634.01 = 660.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.15/1,634.01 = 660.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.15x = 1,634.01 × 660.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.15x = 1,078,724.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,724.38/1,184.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.97

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