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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.53, 1,633.55 and 763.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.53, 1,633.55 and 763.77 is: 1,054.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.53 : 1,633.55 = 763.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.53/1,633.55 = 763.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.53x = 1,633.55 × 763.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.53x = 1,247,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,652.66/1,183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.18

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