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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.36, 1,775.82 and 490.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.36, 1,775.82 and 490.26 is: 735.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.36 : 1,775.82 = 490.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.36/1,775.82 = 490.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.36x = 1,775.82 × 490.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.36x = 870,613.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,613.51/1,184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.09

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