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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.15, 1,632.63 and 659.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.15, 1,632.63 and 659.17 is: 909.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.15 : 1,632.63 = 659.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.15/1,632.63 = 659.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.15x = 1,632.63 × 659.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.15x = 1,076,180.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,180.72/1,183.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.59

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