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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.14, 1,777.71 and 491.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.14, 1,777.71 and 491.05 is: 736.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.14 : 1,777.71 = 491.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.14/1,777.71 = 491.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.14x = 1,777.71 × 491.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.14x = 872,944.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,944.50/1,185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.58

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