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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.41, 1,777.13 and 635.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.41, 1,777.13 and 635.96 is: 954.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.41 : 1,777.13 = 635.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.41/1,777.13 = 635.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.41x = 1,777.13 × 635.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.41x = 1,130,174.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,174.71/1,184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.21

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