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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.50, 1,632.84 and 741.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.50, 1,632.84 and 741.66 is: 1,023.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.50 : 1,632.84 = 741.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.50/1,632.84 = 741.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.50x = 1,632.84 × 741.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.50x = 1,211,012.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,012.11/1,183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.25

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