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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.47, 1,776.85 and 635.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.47, 1,776.85 and 635.90 is: 953.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.47 : 1,776.85 = 635.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.47/1,776.85 = 635.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.47x = 1,776.85 × 635.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.47x = 1,129,898.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,898.92/1,184.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.93

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