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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.94, 1,635.20 and 646.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.94, 1,635.20 and 646.57 is: 892.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.94 : 1,635.20 = 646.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.94/1,635.20 = 646.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.94x = 1,635.20 × 646.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.94x = 1,057,280.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,280.74/1,184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.27

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