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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.10, 1,772.73 and 488.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.10, 1,772.73 and 488.46 is: 732.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.10 : 1,772.73 = 488.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.10/1,772.73 = 488.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.10x = 1,772.73 × 488.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.10x = 865,903.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,903.00/1,182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.51

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