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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.04, 1,657.38 and 1,183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.04, 1,657.38 and 1,183.84 is: 1,635.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.04 : 1,657.38 = 1,183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.04/1,657.38 = 1,183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.04x = 1,657.38 × 1,183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.04x = 1,962,072.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,072.74/1,200.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.01

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