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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.14, 1,766.04 and 485.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.14, 1,766.04 and 485.32 is: 727.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.14 : 1,766.04 = 485.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.14/1,766.04 = 485.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.14x = 1,766.04 × 485.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.14x = 857,094.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,094.53/1,178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.50

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