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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.50, 1,634.64 and 660.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.50, 1,634.64 and 660.52 is: 911.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.50 : 1,634.64 = 660.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.50/1,634.64 = 660.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.50x = 1,634.64 × 660.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.50x = 1,079,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,712.41/1,184.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.53

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