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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.08, 1,772.58 and 488.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.08, 1,772.58 and 488.20 is: 732.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.08 : 1,772.58 = 488.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.08/1,772.58 = 488.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.08x = 1,772.58 × 488.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.08x = 865,373.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,373.56/1,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.08

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