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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.14, 1,774.26 and 635.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.14, 1,774.26 and 635.22 is: 952.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.14 : 1,774.26 = 635.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.14/1,774.26 = 635.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.14x = 1,774.26 × 635.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.14x = 1,127,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,045.44/1,183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.59

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