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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.96, 1,773.77 and 488.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.96, 1,773.77 and 488.64 is: 733.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.96 : 1,773.77 = 488.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.96/1,773.77 = 488.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.96x = 1,773.77 × 488.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.96x = 866,728.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,728.43/1,181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.30

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