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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.21, 1,637.65 and 744.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.21, 1,637.65 and 744.34 is: 1,026.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.21 : 1,637.65 = 744.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.21/1,637.65 = 744.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.21x = 1,637.65 × 744.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.21x = 1,218,968.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,968.40/1,187.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.75

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