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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.24, 1,622.36 and 733.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.24, 1,622.36 and 733.46 is: 1,012.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.24 : 1,622.36 = 733.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.24/1,622.36 = 733.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.24x = 1,622.36 × 733.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.24x = 1,189,929.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,929.89/1,175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.50

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