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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.76, 1,632.36 and 740.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.76, 1,632.36 and 740.68 is: 1,022.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.76 : 1,632.36 = 740.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.76/1,632.36 = 740.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.76x = 1,632.36 × 740.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.76x = 1,209,056.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,056.40/1,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.23

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