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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.16, 1,632.70 and 659.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.16, 1,632.70 and 659.16 is: 909.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.16 : 1,632.70 = 659.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.16/1,632.70 = 659.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.16x = 1,632.70 × 659.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.16x = 1,076,208.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,208.88/1,183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.60

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