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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185, 1,777.74 and 501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185, 1,777.74 and 501 is: 751.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185 : 1,777.74 = 501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185/1,777.74 = 501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185x = 1,777.74 × 501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185x = 890,647.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,647.74/1,185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.60

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