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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.62, 1,634.79 and 660.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.62, 1,634.79 and 660.64 is: 911.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.62 : 1,634.79 = 660.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.62/1,634.79 = 660.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.62x = 1,634.79 × 660.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.62x = 1,080,007.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,007.67/1,184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.69

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