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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.91, 1,635.18 and 660.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.91, 1,635.18 and 660.94 is: 912.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.91 : 1,635.18 = 660.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.91/1,635.18 = 660.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.91x = 1,635.18 × 660.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.91x = 1,080,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,749.30/1,184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.10

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