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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.60, 1,627.02 and 737.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.60, 1,627.02 and 737.15 is: 1,017.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.60 : 1,627.02 = 737.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.60/1,627.02 = 737.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.60x = 1,627.02 × 737.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.60x = 1,199,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,349.66/1,178.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.61

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