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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.28, 1,634.34 and 660.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.28, 1,634.34 and 660.30 is: 911.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.28 : 1,634.34 = 660.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.28/1,634.34 = 660.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.28x = 1,634.34 × 660.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.28x = 1,079,154.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,154.70/1,184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.23

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