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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.51, 1,627.73 and 737.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.51, 1,627.73 and 737.66 is: 1,017.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.51 : 1,627.73 = 737.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.51/1,627.73 = 737.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.51x = 1,627.73 × 737.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.51x = 1,200,717.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,717.23/1,179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.98

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