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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.66, 1,634.88 and 660.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.66, 1,634.88 and 660.68 is: 911.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.66 : 1,634.88 = 660.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.66/1,634.88 = 660.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.66x = 1,634.88 × 660.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.66x = 1,080,132.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,132.52/1,184.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.77

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