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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.82, 1,627.56 and 737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.82, 1,627.56 and 737.40 is: 1,018.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.82 : 1,627.56 = 737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.82/1,627.56 = 737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.82x = 1,627.56 × 737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.82x = 1,200,162.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,162.74/1,178.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.11

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