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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.97, 1,633.39 and 764.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.97, 1,633.39 and 764.23 is: 1,054.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.97 : 1,633.39 = 764.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.97/1,633.39 = 764.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.97x = 1,633.39 × 764.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.97x = 1,248,285.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,285.64/1,183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.32

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