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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.62, 1,633.46 and 659.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.62, 1,633.46 and 659.66 is: 910.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.62 : 1,633.46 = 659.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.62/1,633.46 = 659.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.62x = 1,633.46 × 659.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.62x = 1,077,528.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,528.22/1,183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.37

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