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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.96, 1,633.80 and 652.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.96, 1,633.80 and 652.85 is: 900.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.96 : 1,633.80 = 652.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.96/1,633.80 = 652.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.96x = 1,633.80 × 652.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.96x = 1,066,626.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,626.74/1,183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.90

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