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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.79, 1,773.57 and 489.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.79, 1,773.57 and 489.33 is: 733.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.79 : 1,773.57 = 489.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.79/1,773.57 = 489.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.79x = 1,773.57 × 489.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.79x = 867,852.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,852.14/1,182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.74

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