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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.58, 1,774.59 and 663.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.58, 1,774.59 and 663.00 is: 993.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.58 : 1,774.59 = 663.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.58/1,774.59 = 663.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.58x = 1,774.59 × 663.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.58x = 1,176,540.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,540.98/1,184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.22

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