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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.10, 1,621.96 and 732.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.10, 1,621.96 and 732.74 is: 1,011.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.10 : 1,621.96 = 732.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.10/1,621.96 = 732.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.10x = 1,621.96 × 732.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.10x = 1,188,474.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,474.97/1,175.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.38

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