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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.09, 1,773.36 and 488.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.09, 1,773.36 and 488.39 is: 732.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.09 : 1,773.36 = 488.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.09/1,773.36 = 488.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.09x = 1,773.36 × 488.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.09x = 866,082.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,082.42/1,182.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.67

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