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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.02, 1,635.35 and 661.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.02, 1,635.35 and 661.02 is: 912.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.02 : 1,635.35 = 661.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.02/1,635.35 = 661.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.02x = 1,635.35 × 661.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.02x = 1,080,999.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,999.06/1,185.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.22

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