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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.82, 1,636.37 and 661.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.82, 1,636.37 and 661.75 is: 913.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.82 : 1,636.37 = 661.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.82/1,636.37 = 661.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.82x = 1,636.37 × 661.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.82x = 1,082,862.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,862.93/1,185.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.18

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