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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177, 1,765.50 and 493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177, 1,765.50 and 493 is: 739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177 : 1,765.50 = 493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177/1,765.50 = 493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177x = 1,765.50 × 493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177x = 870,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,391.50/1,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.50

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