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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861, 1,188.12 and 488.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861, 1,188.12 and 488.04 is: 673.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861 : 1,188.12 = 488.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861/1,188.12 = 488.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861x = 1,188.12 × 488.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861x = 579,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,850.08/861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.46

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