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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.07, 1,635.40 and 661.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.07, 1,635.40 and 661.12 is: 912.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.07 : 1,635.40 = 661.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.07/1,635.40 = 661.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.07x = 1,635.40 × 661.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.07x = 1,081,189.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,189.91/1,185.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.34

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