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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.88, 1,635.21 and 660.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.88, 1,635.21 and 660.99 is: 912.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.88 : 1,635.21 = 660.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.88/1,635.21 = 660.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.88x = 1,635.21 × 660.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.88x = 1,080,857.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,857.46/1,184.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.21

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