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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.74, 1,633.37 and 659.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.74, 1,633.37 and 659.79 is: 910.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.74 : 1,633.37 = 659.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.74/1,633.37 = 659.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.74x = 1,633.37 × 659.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.74x = 1,077,677.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,677.89/1,183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.40

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