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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.62, 1,628.64 and 738.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.62, 1,628.64 and 738.17 is: 1,019.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.62 : 1,628.64 = 738.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.62/1,628.64 = 738.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.62x = 1,628.64 × 738.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.62x = 1,202,213.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,213.19/1,179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.15

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