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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.05, 1,632.54 and 651.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.05, 1,632.54 and 651.89 is: 899.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.05 : 1,632.54 = 651.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.05/1,632.54 = 651.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.05x = 1,632.54 × 651.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.05x = 1,064,233.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,233.24/1,183.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.57

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