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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.72, 1,776.96 and 491.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.72, 1,776.96 and 491.94 is: 737.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.72 : 1,776.96 = 491.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.72/1,776.96 = 491.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.72x = 1,776.96 × 491.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.72x = 874,157.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,157.70/1,185.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.24

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