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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.65, 1,634.62 and 712.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.65, 1,634.62 and 712.43 is: 983.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.65 : 1,634.62 = 712.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.65/1,634.62 = 712.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.65x = 1,634.62 × 712.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.65x = 1,164,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,554.24/1,184.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.04

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