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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.24, 1,634.22 and 660.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.24, 1,634.22 and 660.32 is: 911.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.24 : 1,634.22 = 660.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.24/1,634.22 = 660.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.24x = 1,634.22 × 660.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.24x = 1,079,108.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,108.15/1,184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.22

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