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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.10, 1,770.94 and 488.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.10, 1,770.94 and 488.23 is: 732.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.10 : 1,770.94 = 488.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.10/1,770.94 = 488.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.10x = 1,770.94 × 488.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.10x = 864,622.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,622.22/1,181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.05

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