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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.50, 1,758 and 487.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.50, 1,758 and 487.50 is: 731.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.50 : 1,758 = 487.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.50/1,758 = 487.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.50x = 1,758 × 487.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.50x = 857,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,025/1,171.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.56

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