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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.10, 1,624.95 and 735.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.10, 1,624.95 and 735.65 is: 1,015.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.10 : 1,624.95 = 735.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.10/1,624.95 = 735.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.10x = 1,624.95 × 735.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.10x = 1,195,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,386.34/1,177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.54

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