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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.66, 1,634.13 and 901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.66, 1,634.13 and 901.68 is: 1,244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.66 : 1,634.13 = 901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.66/1,634.13 = 901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.66x = 1,634.13 × 901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.66x = 1,473,462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,462.34/1,183.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.84

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