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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.47, 1,624.16 and 735.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.47, 1,624.16 and 735.28 is: 1,014.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.47 : 1,624.16 = 735.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.47/1,624.16 = 735.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.47x = 1,624.16 × 735.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.47x = 1,194,210.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,210.14/1,177.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.22

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