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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.38, 1,773.51 and 489.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.38, 1,773.51 and 489.08 is: 733.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.38 : 1,773.51 = 489.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.38/1,773.51 = 489.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.38x = 1,773.51 × 489.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.38x = 867,388.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,388.27/1,182.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.60

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