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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.36, 1,773.66 and 489.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.36, 1,773.66 and 489.32 is: 734.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.36 : 1,773.66 = 489.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.36/1,773.66 = 489.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.36x = 1,773.66 × 489.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.36x = 867,887.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,887.31/1,182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.03

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