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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.03, 1,762.82 and 737.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.03, 1,762.82 and 737.99 is: 1,108.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.03 : 1,762.82 = 737.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.03/1,762.82 = 737.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.03x = 1,762.82 × 737.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.03x = 1,300,954.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,954.47/1,174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.11

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