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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.02, 1,769.94 and 486.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.02, 1,769.94 and 486.50 is: 729.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.02 : 1,769.94 = 486.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.02/1,769.94 = 486.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.02x = 1,769.94 × 486.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.02x = 861,075.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,075.81/1,180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.71

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