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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.17, 1,773.60 and 489.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.17, 1,773.60 and 489.34 is: 734.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.17 : 1,773.60 = 489.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.17/1,773.60 = 489.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.17x = 1,773.60 × 489.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.17x = 867,893.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,893.81/1,182.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.15

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