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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.06, 1,771.54 and 487.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.06, 1,771.54 and 487.54 is: 731.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.06 : 1,771.54 = 487.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.06/1,771.54 = 487.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.06x = 1,771.54 × 487.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.06x = 863,696.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,696.61/1,181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.29

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