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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.95, 1,635.24 and 660.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.95, 1,635.24 and 660.98 is: 912.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.95 : 1,635.24 = 660.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.95/1,635.24 = 660.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.95x = 1,635.24 × 660.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.95x = 1,080,865.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,865.61/1,184.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.16

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