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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.63, 1,634.99 and 660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.63, 1,634.99 and 660.56 is: 911.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.63 : 1,634.99 = 660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.63/1,634.99 = 660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.63x = 1,634.99 × 660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.63x = 1,079,997.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,997.52/1,184.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.68

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