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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.93, 1,636.61 and 661.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.93, 1,636.61 and 661.91 is: 913.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.93 : 1,636.61 = 661.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.93/1,636.61 = 661.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.93x = 1,636.61 × 661.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.93x = 1,083,288.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,288.53/1,185.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.45

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