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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.01, 1,625.33 and 735.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.01, 1,625.33 and 735.68 is: 1,015.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.01 : 1,625.33 = 735.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.01/1,625.33 = 735.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.01x = 1,625.33 × 735.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.01x = 1,195,728.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,728.68/1,178.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.04

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