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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.24, 1,632.84 and 659.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.24, 1,632.84 and 659.27 is: 909.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.24 : 1,632.84 = 659.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.24/1,632.84 = 659.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.24x = 1,632.84 × 659.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.24x = 1,076,482.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,482.43/1,183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.78

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