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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.04, 1,626.62 and 737.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.04, 1,626.62 and 737.15 is: 1,016.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.04 : 1,626.62 = 737.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.04/1,626.62 = 737.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.04x = 1,626.62 × 737.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.04x = 1,199,051.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,051.11/1,180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.11

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