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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.08, 1,774.98 and 490.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.08, 1,774.98 and 490.07 is: 735.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.08 : 1,774.98 = 490.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.08/1,774.98 = 490.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.08x = 1,774.98 × 490.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.08x = 869,868.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,868.46/1,183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.26

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