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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.15, 1,618.68 and 731.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.15, 1,618.68 and 731.76 is: 1,008.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.15 : 1,618.68 = 731.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.15/1,618.68 = 731.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.15x = 1,618.68 × 731.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.15x = 1,184,485.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,485.28/1,174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.80

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