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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.29, 1,629.23 and 1,005.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.29, 1,629.23 and 1,005.90 is: 1,384.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.29 : 1,629.23 = 1,005.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.29/1,629.23 = 1,005.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.29x = 1,629.23 × 1,005.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.29x = 1,638,837.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,837.43/1,183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.98

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