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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.64, 1,774.50 and 489.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.64, 1,774.50 and 489.82 is: 734.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.64 : 1,774.50 = 489.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.64/1,774.50 = 489.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.64x = 1,774.50 × 489.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.64x = 869,185.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,185.59/1,182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.95

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