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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.95, 1,773.27 and 488.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.95, 1,773.27 and 488.65 is: 733.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.95 : 1,773.27 = 488.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.95/1,773.27 = 488.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.95x = 1,773.27 × 488.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.95x = 866,508.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,508.39/1,181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.12

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