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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789, 2,683.66 and 490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789, 2,683.66 and 490.56 is: 735.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789 : 2,683.66 = 490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789/2,683.66 = 490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789x = 2,683.66 × 490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789x = 1,316,496.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,496.25/1,789
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.88

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