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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.81, 1,635.08 and 660.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.81, 1,635.08 and 660.87 is: 912.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.81 : 1,635.08 = 660.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.81/1,635.08 = 660.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.81x = 1,635.08 × 660.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.81x = 1,080,572.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,572.02/1,184.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.03

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