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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.50, 1,770.09 and 486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.50, 1,770.09 and 486.96 is: 730.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.50 : 1,770.09 = 486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.50/1,770.09 = 486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.50x = 1,770.09 × 486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.50x = 861,963.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,963.03/1,180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.17

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