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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.98, 1,635.28 and 653.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.98, 1,635.28 and 653.88 is: 902.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.98 : 1,635.28 = 653.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.98/1,635.28 = 653.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.98x = 1,635.28 × 653.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.98x = 1,069,276.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,276.89/1,184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.36

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