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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.66, 1,775.87 and 490.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.66, 1,775.87 and 490.66 is: 736.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.66 : 1,775.87 = 490.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.66/1,775.87 = 490.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.66x = 1,775.87 × 490.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.66x = 871,341.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,341.48/1,183.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.14

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