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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.26, 1,773.85 and 489.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.26, 1,773.85 and 489.49 is: 733.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.26 : 1,773.85 = 489.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.26/1,773.85 = 489.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.26x = 1,773.85 × 489.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.26x = 868,281.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,281.84/1,183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.80

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