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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.08, 1,776.15 and 490.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.08, 1,776.15 and 490.84 is: 736.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.08 : 1,776.15 = 490.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.08/1,776.15 = 490.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.08x = 1,776.15 × 490.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.08x = 871,805.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,805.47/1,184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.27

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