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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.66, 1,773.68 and 488.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.66, 1,773.68 and 488.75 is: 733.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.66 : 1,773.68 = 488.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.66/1,773.68 = 488.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.66x = 1,773.68 × 488.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.66x = 866,874.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,874.79/1,181.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.61

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