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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.25, 1,777.88 and 492.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.25, 1,777.88 and 492.30 is: 738.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.25 : 1,777.88 = 492.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.25/1,777.88 = 492.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.25x = 1,777.88 × 492.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.25x = 875,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,250.32/1,185.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.45

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