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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.38, 1,775.73 and 635.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.38, 1,775.73 and 635.46 is: 953.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.38 : 1,775.73 = 635.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.38/1,775.73 = 635.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.38x = 1,775.73 × 635.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.38x = 1,128,405.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,405.39/1,183.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.54

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