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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.68, 1,633.08 and 718.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.68, 1,633.08 and 718.08 is: 990.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.68 : 1,633.08 = 718.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.68/1,633.08 = 718.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.68x = 1,633.08 × 718.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.68x = 1,172,682.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,682.09/1,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.71

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