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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.63, 1,635.45 and 973.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.63, 1,635.45 and 973.63 is: 1,345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.63 : 1,635.45 = 973.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.63/1,635.45 = 973.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.63x = 1,635.45 × 973.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.63x = 1,592,315.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,315.01/1,183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.29

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