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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.95, 1,635.15 and 713.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.95, 1,635.15 and 713.06 is: 983.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.95 : 1,635.15 = 713.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.95/1,635.15 = 713.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.95x = 1,635.15 × 713.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.95x = 1,165,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,960.06/1,184.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.97

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