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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.13, 1,635.42 and 661.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.13, 1,635.42 and 661.06 is: 912.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.13 : 1,635.42 = 661.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.13/1,635.42 = 661.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.13x = 1,635.42 × 661.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.13x = 1,081,110.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,110.75/1,185.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.23

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