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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.32, 1,779.76 and 493.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.32, 1,779.76 and 493.12 is: 739.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.32 : 1,779.76 = 493.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.32/1,779.76 = 493.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.32x = 1,779.76 × 493.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.32x = 877,635.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,635.25/1,186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.80

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