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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.48, 1,764.96 and 492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.48, 1,764.96 and 492 is: 738.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.48 : 1,764.96 = 492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.48/1,764.96 = 492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.48x = 1,764.96 × 492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.48x = 868,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,360.32/1,176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.10

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