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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.83, 1,636.06 and 661.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.83, 1,636.06 and 661.76 is: 913.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.83 : 1,636.06 = 661.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.83/1,636.06 = 661.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.83x = 1,636.06 × 661.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.83x = 1,082,679.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,679.07/1,185.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.01

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