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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.40, 1,632.98 and 659.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.40, 1,632.98 and 659.38 is: 909.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.40 : 1,632.98 = 659.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.40/1,632.98 = 659.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.40x = 1,632.98 × 659.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.40x = 1,076,742.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,742.89/1,183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.87

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