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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.02, 1,627.46 and 737.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.02, 1,627.46 and 737.08 is: 1,016.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.02 : 1,627.46 = 737.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.02/1,627.46 = 737.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.02x = 1,627.46 × 737.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.02x = 1,199,568.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,568.22/1,180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.57

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