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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.96, 1,633.89 and 660.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.96, 1,633.89 and 660.03 is: 910.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.96 : 1,633.89 = 660.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.96/1,633.89 = 660.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.96x = 1,633.89 × 660.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.96x = 1,078,416.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,416.42/1,183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.86

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