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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.38, 1,771.74 and 487.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.38, 1,771.74 and 487.84 is: 731.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.38 : 1,771.74 = 487.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.38/1,771.74 = 487.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.38x = 1,771.74 × 487.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.38x = 864,325.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,325.64/1,181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.62

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