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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.66, 1,771.38 and 488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.66, 1,771.38 and 488.08 is: 732.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.66 : 1,771.38 = 488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.66/1,771.38 = 488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.66x = 1,771.38 × 488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.66x = 864,575.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,575.15/1,180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.28

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