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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.38, 1,631.30 and 740.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.38, 1,631.30 and 740.12 is: 1,021.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.38 : 1,631.30 = 740.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.38/1,631.30 = 740.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.38x = 1,631.30 × 740.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.38x = 1,207,345.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,345.90/1,182.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.12

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