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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.07, 1,771.82 and 488.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.07, 1,771.82 and 488.11 is: 732.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.07 : 1,771.82 = 488.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.07/1,771.82 = 488.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.07x = 1,771.82 × 488.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.07x = 864,843.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,843.06/1,181.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.25

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