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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.36, 1,767.66 and 485.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.36, 1,767.66 and 485.32 is: 728.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.36 : 1,767.66 = 485.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.36/1,767.66 = 485.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.36x = 1,767.66 × 485.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.36x = 857,880.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,880.75/1,178.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.03

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