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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.52, 1,768.64 and 485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.52, 1,768.64 and 485.24 is: 728.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.52 : 1,768.64 = 485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.52/1,768.64 = 485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.52x = 1,768.64 × 485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.52x = 858,213.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,213.55/1,178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.21

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