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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.06, 1,776.36 and 481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.06, 1,776.36 and 481.16 is: 721.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.06 : 1,776.36 = 481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.06/1,776.36 = 481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.06x = 1,776.36 × 481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.06x = 854,704.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,704.50/1,184.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.85

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