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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.05, 1,188.11 and 487.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.05, 1,188.11 and 487.95 is: 673.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.05 : 1,188.11 = 487.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.05/1,188.11 = 487.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.05x = 1,188.11 × 487.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.05x = 579,738.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,738.27/861.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.29

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