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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.26, 1,772.35 and 488.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.26, 1,772.35 and 488.49 is: 732.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.26 : 1,772.35 = 488.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.26/1,772.35 = 488.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.26x = 1,772.35 × 488.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.26x = 865,775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,775.25/1,182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.31

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