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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.78, 1,626.30 and 730.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.78, 1,626.30 and 730.17 is: 1,007.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.78 : 1,626.30 = 730.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.78/1,626.30 = 730.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.78x = 1,626.30 × 730.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.78x = 1,187,475.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,475.47/1,178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.38

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