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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.58, 1,633.30 and 659.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.58, 1,633.30 and 659.60 is: 910.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.58 : 1,633.30 = 659.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.58/1,633.30 = 659.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.58x = 1,633.30 × 659.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.58x = 1,077,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,324.68/1,183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.23

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