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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.59, 1,633.35 and 659.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.59, 1,633.35 and 659.65 is: 910.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.59 : 1,633.35 = 659.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.59/1,633.35 = 659.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.59x = 1,633.35 × 659.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.59x = 1,077,439.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,439.33/1,183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.31

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