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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.59, 1,774.57 and 489.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.59, 1,774.57 and 489.13 is: 733.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.59 : 1,774.57 = 489.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.59/1,774.57 = 489.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.59x = 1,774.57 × 489.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.59x = 867,989.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,989.76/1,182.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.97

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