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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.85, 1,775.74 and 490.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.85, 1,775.74 and 490.33 is: 735.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.85 : 1,775.74 = 490.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.85/1,775.74 = 490.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.85x = 1,775.74 × 490.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.85x = 870,698.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,698.59/1,183.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.48

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