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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.03, 1,771.71 and 488.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.03, 1,771.71 and 488.06 is: 731.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.03 : 1,771.71 = 488.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.03/1,771.71 = 488.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.03x = 1,771.71 × 488.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.03x = 864,691.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,691.92/1,182.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.53

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