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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.44, 1,775.90 and 663.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.44, 1,775.90 and 663.35 is: 995.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.44 : 1,775.90 = 663.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.44/1,775.90 = 663.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.44x = 1,775.90 × 663.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.44x = 1,178,036.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,036.04/1,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.43

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