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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.42, 1,633.62 and 741.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.42, 1,633.62 and 741.23 is: 1,023.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.42 : 1,633.62 = 741.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.42/1,633.62 = 741.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.42x = 1,633.62 × 741.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.42x = 1,210,876.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,876.28/1,183.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.21

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