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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.52, 1,771.64 and 487.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.52, 1,771.64 and 487.24 is: 731.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.52 : 1,771.64 = 487.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.52/1,771.64 = 487.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.52x = 1,771.64 × 487.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.52x = 863,213.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,213.87/1,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.21

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