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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.15, 1,779.86 and 493.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.15, 1,779.86 and 493.29 is: 740.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.15 : 1,779.86 = 493.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.15/1,779.86 = 493.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.15x = 1,779.86 × 493.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.15x = 877,987.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,987.14/1,186.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.20

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