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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.73, 1,633.28 and 904.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.73, 1,633.28 and 904.28 is: 1,247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.73 : 1,633.28 = 904.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.73/1,633.28 = 904.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.73x = 1,633.28 × 904.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.73x = 1,476,929.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,929.75/1,183.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.70

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