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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.34, 1,775.02 and 663.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.34, 1,775.02 and 663.06 is: 994.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.34 : 1,775.02 = 663.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.34/1,775.02 = 663.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.34x = 1,775.02 × 663.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.34x = 1,176,944.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,944.76/1,183.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.60

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