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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.14, 1,632.74 and 659.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.14, 1,632.74 and 659.16 is: 909.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.14 : 1,632.74 = 659.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.14/1,632.74 = 659.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.14x = 1,632.74 × 659.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.14x = 1,076,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,233.60/1,183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.64

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