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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.29, 1,777.55 and 491.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.29, 1,777.55 and 491.58 is: 737.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.29 : 1,777.55 = 491.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.29/1,777.55 = 491.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.29x = 1,777.55 × 491.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.29x = 873,805.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,805.57/1,185.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.21

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