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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.04, 1,774.90 and 489.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.04, 1,774.90 and 489.58 is: 734.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.04 : 1,774.90 = 489.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.04/1,774.90 = 489.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.04x = 1,774.90 × 489.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.04x = 868,944.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,944.22/1,183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.50

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