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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.80, 1,634.96 and 653.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.80, 1,634.96 and 653.64 is: 901.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.80 : 1,634.96 = 653.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.80/1,634.96 = 653.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.80x = 1,634.96 × 653.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.80x = 1,068,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,675.25/1,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.99

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