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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.96, 1,630.20 and 1,006.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.96, 1,630.20 and 1,006.57 is: 1,385.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.96 : 1,630.20 = 1,006.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.96/1,630.20 = 1,006.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.96x = 1,630.20 × 1,006.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.96x = 1,640,910.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,910.41/1,183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.95

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