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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.75, 1,633.47 and 659.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.75, 1,633.47 and 659.77 is: 910.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.75 : 1,633.47 = 659.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.75/1,633.47 = 659.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.75x = 1,633.47 × 659.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.75x = 1,077,714.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,714.50/1,183.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.42

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