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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.74, 1,632.39 and 741.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.74, 1,632.39 and 741.02 is: 1,022.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.74 : 1,632.39 = 741.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.74/1,632.39 = 741.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.74x = 1,632.39 × 741.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.74x = 1,209,633.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,633.64/1,182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.74

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