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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.93, 1,634.52 and 1,052.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.93, 1,634.52 and 1,052.58 is: 1,453.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.93 : 1,634.52 = 1,052.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.93/1,634.52 = 1,052.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.93x = 1,634.52 × 1,052.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.93x = 1,720,458.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,458.84/1,183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.18

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