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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.57, 1,618.85 and 747.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.57, 1,618.85 and 747.42 is: 1,031.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.57 : 1,618.85 = 747.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.57/1,618.85 = 747.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.57x = 1,618.85 × 747.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.57x = 1,209,957.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,957.13/1,173.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.01

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