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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.35, 1,632.85 and 659.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.35, 1,632.85 and 659.35 is: 909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.35 : 1,632.85 = 659.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.35/1,632.85 = 659.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.35x = 1,632.85 × 659.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.35x = 1,076,613.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,613.92/1,183.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.80

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