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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.08, 1,635.44 and 661.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.08, 1,635.44 and 661.12 is: 912.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.08 : 1,635.44 = 661.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.08/1,635.44 = 661.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.08x = 1,635.44 × 661.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.08x = 1,081,222.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,222.09/1,185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.36

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