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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.05, 1,629.05 and 738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.05, 1,629.05 and 738.20 is: 1,019.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.05 : 1,629.05 = 738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.05/1,629.05 = 738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.05x = 1,629.05 × 738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.05x = 1,202,564.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,564.71/1,180.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.08

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