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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.73, 1,631.67 and 934.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.73, 1,631.67 and 934.64 is: 1,288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.73 : 1,631.67 = 934.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.73/1,631.67 = 934.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.73x = 1,631.67 × 934.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.73x = 1,525,024.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,024.05/1,183.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.32

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