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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.06, 1,635.46 and 661.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.06, 1,635.46 and 661.10 is: 912.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.06 : 1,635.46 = 661.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.06/1,635.46 = 661.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.06x = 1,635.46 × 661.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.06x = 1,081,202.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,202.61/1,185.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.36

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