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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.65, 1,633.08 and 741.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.65, 1,633.08 and 741.30 is: 1,023.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.65 : 1,633.08 = 741.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.65/1,633.08 = 741.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.65x = 1,633.08 × 741.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.65x = 1,210,602.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,602.20/1,182.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.64

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