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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.52, 1,622.54 and 733.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.52, 1,622.54 and 733.16 is: 1,011.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.52 : 1,622.54 = 733.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.52/1,622.54 = 733.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.52x = 1,622.54 × 733.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.52x = 1,189,569.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,569.65/1,175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.95

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