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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.78, 1,771.66 and 488.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.78, 1,771.66 and 488.01 is: 731.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.78 : 1,771.66 = 488.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.78/1,771.66 = 488.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.78x = 1,771.66 × 488.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.78x = 864,591.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,591.87/1,181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.60

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