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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.56, 1,629.56 and 1,006.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.56, 1,629.56 and 1,006.16 is: 1,385.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.56 : 1,629.56 = 1,006.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.56/1,629.56 = 1,006.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.56x = 1,629.56 × 1,006.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.56x = 1,639,598.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,598.09/1,183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.31

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