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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.68, 1,778.44 and 491.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.68, 1,778.44 and 491.92 is: 737.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.68 : 1,778.44 = 491.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.68/1,778.44 = 491.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.68x = 1,778.44 × 491.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.68x = 874,850.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,850.20/1,185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.85

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