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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.99, 1,624.61 and 734.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.99, 1,624.61 and 734.61 is: 1,013.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.99 : 1,624.61 = 734.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.99/1,624.61 = 734.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.99x = 1,624.61 × 734.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.99x = 1,193,451.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,451.08/1,176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.99

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