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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.87, 1,636.47 and 661.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.87, 1,636.47 and 661.89 is: 913.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.87 : 1,636.47 = 661.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.87/1,636.47 = 661.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.87x = 1,636.47 × 661.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.87x = 1,083,163.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,163.13/1,185.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.39

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