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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.92, 1,774.44 and 490.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.92, 1,774.44 and 490.32 is: 734.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.92 : 1,774.44 = 490.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.92/1,774.44 = 490.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.92x = 1,774.44 × 490.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.92x = 870,043.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,043.42/1,183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.88

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