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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.14, 1,635.72 and 737.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.14, 1,635.72 and 737.17 is: 1,017.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.14 : 1,635.72 = 737.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.14/1,635.72 = 737.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.14x = 1,635.72 × 737.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.14x = 1,205,795.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,795.53/1,185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.43

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