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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.13, 1,774.00 and 489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.13, 1,774.00 and 489 is: 733.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.13 : 1,774.00 = 489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.13/1,774.00 = 489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.13x = 1,774.00 × 489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.13x = 867,483.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,483.56/1,183.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.21

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