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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.44, 1,633.16 and 659.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.44, 1,633.16 and 659.44 is: 910.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.44 : 1,633.16 = 659.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.44/1,633.16 = 659.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.44x = 1,633.16 × 659.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.44x = 1,076,971.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,971.03/1,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.03

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