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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.02, 1,629.06 and 738.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.02, 1,629.06 and 738.18 is: 1,019.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.02 : 1,629.06 = 738.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.02/1,629.06 = 738.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.02x = 1,629.06 × 738.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.02x = 1,202,539.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,539.51/1,180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.08

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