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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.17, 1,772.22 and 488.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.17, 1,772.22 and 488.40 is: 732.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.17 : 1,772.22 = 488.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.17/1,772.22 = 488.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.17x = 1,772.22 × 488.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.17x = 865,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,550.42/1,182.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.17

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