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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.05, 1,633.19 and 741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.05, 1,633.19 and 741.20 is: 1,023.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.05 : 1,633.19 = 741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.05/1,633.19 = 741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.05x = 1,633.19 × 741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.05x = 1,210,508.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,508.56/1,183.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.21

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