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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.96, 1,775.27 and 489.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.96, 1,775.27 and 489.64 is: 734.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.96 : 1,775.27 = 489.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.96/1,775.27 = 489.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.96x = 1,775.27 × 489.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.96x = 869,243.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,243.20/1,182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.80

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