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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.59, 1,636.17 and 661.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.59, 1,636.17 and 661.63 is: 913.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.59 : 1,636.17 = 661.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.59/1,636.17 = 661.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.59x = 1,636.17 × 661.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.59x = 1,082,539.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,539.16/1,185.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.08

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