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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.60, 1,633.36 and 659.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.60, 1,633.36 and 659.60 is: 910.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.60 : 1,633.36 = 659.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.60/1,633.36 = 659.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.60x = 1,633.36 × 659.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.60x = 1,077,364.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,364.26/1,183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.24

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