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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.91, 1,767.75 and 485.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.91, 1,767.75 and 485.37 is: 727.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.91 : 1,767.75 = 485.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.91/1,767.75 = 485.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.91x = 1,767.75 × 485.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.91x = 858,012.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,012.82/1,178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.80

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