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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.80, 1,771.98 and 488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.80, 1,771.98 and 488.44 is: 732.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.80 : 1,771.98 = 488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.80/1,771.98 = 488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.80x = 1,771.98 × 488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.80x = 865,505.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,505.91/1,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.36

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