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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.68, 1,633.38 and 652.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.68, 1,633.38 and 652.46 is: 900.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.68 : 1,633.38 = 652.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.68/1,633.38 = 652.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.68x = 1,633.38 × 652.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.68x = 1,065,706.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,706.95/1,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.33

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