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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.16, 1,767.72 and 485.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.16, 1,767.72 and 485.40 is: 728.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.16 : 1,767.72 = 485.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.16/1,767.72 = 485.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.16x = 1,767.72 × 485.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.16x = 858,051.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,051.29/1,178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.30

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