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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.36, 1,631.95 and 1,006.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.36, 1,631.95 and 1,006.70 is: 1,387.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.36 : 1,631.95 = 1,006.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.36/1,631.95 = 1,006.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.36x = 1,631.95 × 1,006.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.36x = 1,642,873.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,873.39/1,184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.15

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