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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.30, 1,635.71 and 661.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.30, 1,635.71 and 661.33 is: 912.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.30 : 1,635.71 = 661.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.30/1,635.71 = 661.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.30x = 1,635.71 × 661.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.30x = 1,081,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,741.44/1,185.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.63

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