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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.77, 1,633.65 and 659.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.77, 1,633.65 and 659.91 is: 910.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.77 : 1,633.65 = 659.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.77/1,633.65 = 659.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.77x = 1,633.65 × 659.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.77x = 1,078,061.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,061.97/1,183.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.70

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