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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.52, 1,634.68 and 660.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.52, 1,634.68 and 660.58 is: 911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.52 : 1,634.68 = 660.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.52/1,634.68 = 660.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.52x = 1,634.68 × 660.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.52x = 1,079,836.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,836.91/1,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.62

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