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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185, 1,634.91 and 743.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185, 1,634.91 and 743.16 is: 1,025.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185 : 1,634.91 = 743.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185/1,634.91 = 743.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185x = 1,634.91 × 743.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185x = 1,214,999.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,999.72/1,185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.32

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