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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.15, 1,770.19 and 487.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.15, 1,770.19 and 487.03 is: 729.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.15 : 1,770.19 = 487.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.15/1,770.19 = 487.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.15x = 1,770.19 × 487.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.15x = 862,135.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,135.64/1,181.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.91

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