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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.74, 1,632.96 and 735.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.74, 1,632.96 and 735.11 is: 1,014.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.74 : 1,632.96 = 735.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.74/1,632.96 = 735.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.74x = 1,632.96 × 735.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.74x = 1,200,403.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,403.18/1,182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.94

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