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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.92, 1,775.04 and 490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.92, 1,775.04 and 490.56 is: 735.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.92 : 1,775.04 = 490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.92/1,775.04 = 490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.92x = 1,775.04 × 490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.92x = 870,763.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,763.62/1,183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.49

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