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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.56, 1,771.26 and 487.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.56, 1,771.26 and 487.05 is: 730.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.56 : 1,771.26 = 487.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.56/1,771.26 = 487.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.56x = 1,771.26 × 487.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.56x = 862,692.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,692.18/1,180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.75

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