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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.68, 1,778.71 and 492.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.68, 1,778.71 and 492.96 is: 738.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.68 : 1,778.71 = 492.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.68/1,778.71 = 492.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.68x = 1,778.71 × 492.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.68x = 876,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,832.88/1,186.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.90

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