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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.81, 1,632.93 and 741.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.81, 1,632.93 and 741.35 is: 1,022.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.81 : 1,632.93 = 741.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.81/1,632.93 = 741.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.81x = 1,632.93 × 741.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.81x = 1,210,572.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,572.66/1,183.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.61

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