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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.63, 1,772.13 and 488.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.63, 1,772.13 and 488.09 is: 732.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.63 : 1,772.13 = 488.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.63/1,772.13 = 488.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.63x = 1,772.13 × 488.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.63x = 864,958.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,958.93/1,181.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.00

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