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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.32, 1,632.99 and 659.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.32, 1,632.99 and 659.36 is: 909.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.32 : 1,632.99 = 659.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.32/1,632.99 = 659.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.32x = 1,632.99 × 659.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.32x = 1,076,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,720.12/1,183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.91

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