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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.67, 1,633.42 and 659.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.67, 1,633.42 and 659.69 is: 910.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.67 : 1,633.42 = 659.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.67/1,633.42 = 659.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.67x = 1,633.42 × 659.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.67x = 1,077,550.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,550.84/1,183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.35

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