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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.65, 1,780.61 and 493.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.65, 1,780.61 and 493.79 is: 740.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.65 : 1,780.61 = 493.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.65/1,780.61 = 493.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.65x = 1,780.61 × 493.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.65x = 879,247.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,247.41/1,186.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.95

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