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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.10, 1,774.64 and 490.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.10, 1,774.64 and 490.23 is: 735.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.10 : 1,774.64 = 490.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.10/1,774.64 = 490.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.10x = 1,774.64 × 490.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.10x = 869,979.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,979.32/1,183.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.34

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