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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.21, 1,775.45 and 489.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.21, 1,775.45 and 489.93 is: 735.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.21 : 1,775.45 = 489.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.21/1,775.45 = 489.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.21x = 1,775.45 × 489.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.21x = 869,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,847.44/1,183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.16

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