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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.53, 1,628.61 and 737.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.53, 1,628.61 and 737.66 is: 1,017.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.53 : 1,628.61 = 737.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.53/1,628.61 = 737.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.53x = 1,628.61 × 737.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.53x = 1,201,360.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,360.45/1,180.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.65

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