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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.99, 1,762.67 and 733.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.99, 1,762.67 and 733.95 is: 1,101.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.99 : 1,762.67 = 733.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.99/1,762.67 = 733.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.99x = 1,762.67 × 733.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.99x = 1,293,707.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,707.98/1,173.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.98

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