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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.33, 1,635.37 and 661.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.33, 1,635.37 and 661.26 is: 912.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.33 : 1,635.37 = 661.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.33/1,635.37 = 661.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.33x = 1,635.37 × 661.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.33x = 1,081,400.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,400.68/1,185.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.32

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