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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.74, 1,634.87 and 653.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.74, 1,634.87 and 653.63 is: 901.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.74 : 1,634.87 = 653.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.74/1,634.87 = 653.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.74x = 1,634.87 × 653.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.74x = 1,068,591.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,591.70/1,184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.96

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