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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.02, 1,188.11 and 488.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.02, 1,188.11 and 488.01 is: 673.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.02 : 1,188.11 = 488.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.02/1,188.11 = 488.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.02x = 1,188.11 × 488.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.02x = 579,810.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,810.78/861.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.40

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