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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.60, 1,625.64 and 736.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.60, 1,625.64 and 736.15 is: 1,016.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.60 : 1,625.64 = 736.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.60/1,625.64 = 736.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.60x = 1,625.64 × 736.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.60x = 1,196,706.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,706.76/1,177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.23

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