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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.58, 1,634.64 and 660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.58, 1,634.64 and 660.60 is: 911.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.58 : 1,634.64 = 660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.58/1,634.64 = 660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.58x = 1,634.64 × 660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.58x = 1,079,843.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,843.18/1,184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.58

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