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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.94, 1,774.41 and 489.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.94, 1,774.41 and 489.11 is: 733.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.94 : 1,774.41 = 489.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.94/1,774.41 = 489.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.94x = 1,774.41 × 489.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.94x = 867,870.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,870.97/1,182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.66

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