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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.44, 1,774.04 and 489.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.44, 1,774.04 and 489.68 is: 734.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.44 : 1,774.04 = 489.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.44/1,774.04 = 489.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.44x = 1,774.04 × 489.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.44x = 868,703.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,703.04/1,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.05

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