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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.69, 1,776.02 and 664.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.69, 1,776.02 and 664.26 is: 995.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.69 : 1,776.02 = 664.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.69/1,776.02 = 664.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.69x = 1,776.02 × 664.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.69x = 1,179,735.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,735.72/1,184.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.82

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