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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.63, 1,774.01 and 489.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.63, 1,774.01 and 489.36 is: 734.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.63 : 1,774.01 = 489.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.63/1,774.01 = 489.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.63x = 1,774.01 × 489.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.63x = 868,129.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,129.53/1,182.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.07

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