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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.36, 1,188.54 and 488.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.36, 1,188.54 and 488.13 is: 673.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.36 : 1,188.54 = 488.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.36/1,188.54 = 488.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.36x = 1,188.54 × 488.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.36x = 580,162.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,162.03/861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.54

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