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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.34, 1,772.25 and 488.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.34, 1,772.25 and 488.07 is: 732.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.34 : 1,772.25 = 488.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.34/1,772.25 = 488.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.34x = 1,772.25 × 488.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.34x = 864,982.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,982.06/1,181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.20

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