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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.09, 1,778.19 and 491.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.09, 1,778.19 and 491.95 is: 738.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.09 : 1,778.19 = 491.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.09/1,778.19 = 491.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.09x = 1,778.19 × 491.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.09x = 874,780.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,780.57/1,185.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.16

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