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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.49, 1,635.09 and 742.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.49, 1,635.09 and 742.29 is: 1,024.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.49 : 1,635.09 = 742.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.49/1,635.09 = 742.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.49x = 1,635.09 × 742.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.49x = 1,213,710.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,710.96/1,184.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.67

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