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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.17, 1,634.13 and 660.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.17, 1,634.13 and 660.19 is: 911.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.17 : 1,634.13 = 660.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.17/1,634.13 = 660.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.17x = 1,634.13 × 660.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.17x = 1,078,836.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,836.28/1,184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.05

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