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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.69, 1,634.38 and 764.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.69, 1,634.38 and 764.30 is: 1,055.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.69 : 1,634.38 = 764.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.69/1,634.38 = 764.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.69x = 1,634.38 × 764.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.69x = 1,249,158.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,158.81/1,183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.31

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