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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.04, 1,629.45 and 738.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.04, 1,629.45 and 738.68 is: 1,020.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.04 : 1,629.45 = 738.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.04/1,629.45 = 738.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.04x = 1,629.45 × 738.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.04x = 1,203,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,633.98/1,180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.00

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