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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.70, 1,632.90 and 740.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.70, 1,632.90 and 740.78 is: 1,021.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.70 : 1,632.90 = 740.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.70/1,632.90 = 740.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.70x = 1,632.90 × 740.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.70x = 1,209,619.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,619.66/1,183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.90

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