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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.40, 1,625.94 and 736.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.40, 1,625.94 and 736.32 is: 1,015.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.40 : 1,625.94 = 736.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.40/1,625.94 = 736.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.40x = 1,625.94 × 736.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.40x = 1,197,212.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,212.14/1,178.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.96

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