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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.71, 1,622.48 and 733.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.71, 1,622.48 and 733.61 is: 1,012.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.71 : 1,622.48 = 733.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.71/1,622.48 = 733.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.71x = 1,622.48 × 733.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.71x = 1,190,267.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,267.55/1,175.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.38

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