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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.56, 1,770.74 and 735.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.56, 1,770.74 and 735.87 is: 1,103.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.56 : 1,770.74 = 735.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.56/1,770.74 = 735.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.56x = 1,770.74 × 735.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.56x = 1,303,034.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,034.44/1,180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.74

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