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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.41, 1,778.10 and 492.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.41, 1,778.10 and 492.28 is: 737.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.41 : 1,778.10 = 492.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.41/1,778.10 = 492.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.41x = 1,778.10 × 492.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.41x = 875,323.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,323.07/1,186.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.79

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