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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.10, 1,770.36 and 486.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.10, 1,770.36 and 486.38 is: 729.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.10 : 1,770.36 = 486.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.10/1,770.36 = 486.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.10x = 1,770.36 × 486.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.10x = 861,067.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,067.70/1,180.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.66

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