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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.09, 1,632.46 and 710.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.09, 1,632.46 and 710.86 is: 980.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.09 : 1,632.46 = 710.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.09/1,632.46 = 710.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.09x = 1,632.46 × 710.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.09x = 1,160,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,450.52/1,183.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.86

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