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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.82, 1,774.44 and 489.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.82, 1,774.44 and 489.35 is: 734.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.82 : 1,774.44 = 489.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.82/1,774.44 = 489.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.82x = 1,774.44 × 489.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.82x = 868,322.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,322.21/1,182.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.11

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