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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.76, 1,770.11 and 486.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.76, 1,770.11 and 486.99 is: 730.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.76 : 1,770.11 = 486.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.76/1,770.11 = 486.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.76x = 1,770.11 × 486.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.76x = 862,023.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,023.43/1,180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.06

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