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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.46, 1,775.07 and 489.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.46, 1,775.07 and 489.69 is: 734.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.46 : 1,775.07 = 489.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.46/1,775.07 = 489.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.46x = 1,775.07 × 489.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.46x = 869,234.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,234.03/1,183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.49

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