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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.38, 1,634.37 and 653.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.38, 1,634.37 and 653.23 is: 901.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.38 : 1,634.37 = 653.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.38/1,634.37 = 653.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.38x = 1,634.37 × 653.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.38x = 1,067,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,619.52/1,184.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.42

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