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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.04, 1,629.30 and 738.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.04, 1,629.30 and 738.72 is: 1,019.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.04 : 1,629.30 = 738.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.04/1,629.30 = 738.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.04x = 1,629.30 × 738.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.04x = 1,203,596.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,596.50/1,181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.10

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