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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.13, 1,769.91 and 486.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.13, 1,769.91 and 486.11 is: 729.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.13 : 1,769.91 = 486.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.13/1,769.91 = 486.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.13x = 1,769.91 × 486.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.13x = 860,362.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,362.10/1,180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.04

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