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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.48, 1,772.22 and 488.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.48, 1,772.22 and 488.54 is: 732.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.48 : 1,772.22 = 488.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.48/1,772.22 = 488.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.48x = 1,772.22 × 488.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.48x = 865,800.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,800.36/1,181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.81

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