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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.99, 1,632.07 and 764.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.99, 1,632.07 and 764.23 is: 1,053.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.99 : 1,632.07 = 764.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.99/1,632.07 = 764.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.99x = 1,632.07 × 764.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.99x = 1,247,276.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,276.86/1,183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.45

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