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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.84, 1,773.68 and 488.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.84, 1,773.68 and 488.84 is: 733.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.84 : 1,773.68 = 488.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.84/1,773.68 = 488.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.84x = 1,773.68 × 488.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.84x = 867,047.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,047.72/1,181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.64

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