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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.52, 1,188.83 and 488.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.52, 1,188.83 and 488.53 is: 674.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.52 : 1,188.83 = 488.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.52/1,188.83 = 488.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.52x = 1,188.83 × 488.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.52x = 580,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,779.12/861.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.14

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