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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.05, 1,770.19 and 487.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.05, 1,770.19 and 487.28 is: 730.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.05 : 1,770.19 = 487.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.05/1,770.19 = 487.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.05x = 1,770.19 × 487.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.05x = 862,581.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,581.39/1,181.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.35

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