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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.43, 1,632.66 and 741.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.43, 1,632.66 and 741.13 is: 1,023.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.43 : 1,632.66 = 741.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.43/1,632.66 = 741.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.43x = 1,632.66 × 741.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.43x = 1,210,013.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,013.31/1,182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.33

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