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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.75, 1,636.41 and 661.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.75, 1,636.41 and 661.79 is: 913.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.75 : 1,636.41 = 661.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.75/1,636.41 = 661.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.75x = 1,636.41 × 661.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.75x = 1,082,966.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,966.35/1,185.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.32

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