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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.40, 1,628.02 and 737.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.40, 1,628.02 and 737.42 is: 1,017.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.40 : 1,628.02 = 737.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.40/1,628.02 = 737.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.40x = 1,628.02 × 737.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.40x = 1,200,534.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,534.51/1,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.92

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