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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.30, 1,773.51 and 1,036.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.30, 1,773.51 and 1,036.66 is: 1,553.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.30 : 1,773.51 = 1,036.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.30/1,773.51 = 1,036.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.30x = 1,773.51 × 1,036.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.30x = 1,838,526.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,526.88/1,183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.73

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