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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.55, 1,633.28 and 659.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.55, 1,633.28 and 659.54 is: 910.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.55 : 1,633.28 = 659.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.55/1,633.28 = 659.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.55x = 1,633.28 × 659.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.55x = 1,077,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,202.03/1,183.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.15

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