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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.52, 1,773.70 and 489.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.52, 1,773.70 and 489.00 is: 733.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.52 : 1,773.70 = 489.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.52/1,773.70 = 489.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.52x = 1,773.70 × 489.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.52x = 867,344.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,344.73/1,182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.47

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