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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.29, 1,777.77 and 492.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.29, 1,777.77 and 492.21 is: 737.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.29 : 1,777.77 = 492.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.29/1,777.77 = 492.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.29x = 1,777.77 × 492.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.29x = 875,036.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,036.17/1,186.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.62

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