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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.80, 1,774.98 and 490.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.80, 1,774.98 and 490.44 is: 735.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.80 : 1,774.98 = 490.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.80/1,774.98 = 490.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.80x = 1,774.98 × 490.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.80x = 870,521.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,521.19/1,183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.36

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