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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.61, 1,772.96 and 488.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.61, 1,772.96 and 488.61 is: 733.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.61 : 1,772.96 = 488.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.61/1,772.96 = 488.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.61x = 1,772.96 × 488.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.61x = 866,283.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,283.54/1,181.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.14

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