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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.23, 1,623.29 and 734.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.23, 1,623.29 and 734.11 is: 1,013.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.23 : 1,623.29 = 734.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.23/1,623.29 = 734.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.23x = 1,623.29 × 734.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.23x = 1,191,665.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,665.69/1,176.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.12

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