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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.25, 1,634.37 and 653.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.25, 1,634.37 and 653.22 is: 901.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.25 : 1,634.37 = 653.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.25/1,634.37 = 653.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.25x = 1,634.37 × 653.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.25x = 1,067,603.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,603.17/1,184.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.50

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