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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.14, 1,188.56 and 488.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.14, 1,188.56 and 488.14 is: 673.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.14 : 1,188.56 = 488.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.14/1,188.56 = 488.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.14x = 1,188.56 × 488.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.14x = 580,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,183.68/861.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.74

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