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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.98, 1,628.40 and 737.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.98, 1,628.40 and 737.90 is: 1,018.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.98 : 1,628.40 = 737.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.98/1,628.40 = 737.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.98x = 1,628.40 × 737.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.98x = 1,201,596.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,596.36/1,179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.32

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