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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.84, 1,640.32 and 1,156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.84, 1,640.32 and 1,156.96 is: 1,603.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.84 : 1,640.32 = 1,156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.84/1,640.32 = 1,156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.84x = 1,640.32 × 1,156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.84x = 1,897,784.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,784.63/1,183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.08

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