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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.98, 1,627.49 and 736.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.98, 1,627.49 and 736.79 is: 1,017.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.98 : 1,627.49 = 736.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.98/1,627.49 = 736.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.98x = 1,627.49 × 736.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.98x = 1,199,112.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,112.06/1,178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.08

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