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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,888.49, 7,332.66 and 1,190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,888.49, 7,332.66 and 1,190.73 is: 1,786.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,888.49 : 7,332.66 = 1,190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,888.49/7,332.66 = 1,190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,888.49x = 7,332.66 × 1,190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,888.49x = 8,731,181.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,731,181.58/4,888.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.07

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