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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.80, 1,636.36 and 661.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.80, 1,636.36 and 661.84 is: 913.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.80 : 1,636.36 = 661.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.80/1,636.36 = 661.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.80x = 1,636.36 × 661.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.80x = 1,083,008.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,008.50/1,185.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.31

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