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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.99, 1,633.95 and 652.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.99, 1,633.95 and 652.93 is: 901.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.99 : 1,633.95 = 652.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.99/1,633.95 = 652.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.99x = 1,633.95 × 652.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.99x = 1,066,854.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,854.97/1,183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.07

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