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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.70, 1,623.96 and 735.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.70, 1,623.96 and 735.48 is: 1,014.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.70 : 1,623.96 = 735.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.70/1,623.96 = 735.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.70x = 1,623.96 × 735.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.70x = 1,194,390.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,390.10/1,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.18

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