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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.91, 1,630.76 and 734.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.91, 1,630.76 and 734.18 is: 1,013.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.91 : 1,630.76 = 734.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.91/1,630.76 = 734.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.91x = 1,630.76 × 734.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.91x = 1,197,271.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,271.38/1,181.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.00

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