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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.36, 1,775.32 and 635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.36, 1,775.32 and 635.40 is: 953.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.36 : 1,775.32 = 635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.36/1,775.32 = 635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.36x = 1,775.32 × 635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.36x = 1,128,038.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,038.33/1,183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.25

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