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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.99, 1,773 and 737.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.99, 1,773 and 737.39 is: 1,106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.99 : 1,773 = 737.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.99/1,773 = 737.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.99x = 1,773 × 737.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.99x = 1,307,396.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,396.90/1,181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.10

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