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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.43, 1,779.62 and 492.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.43, 1,779.62 and 492.57 is: 738.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.43 : 1,779.62 = 492.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.43/1,779.62 = 492.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.43x = 1,779.62 × 492.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.43x = 876,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,584.96/1,186.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.85

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