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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.71, 1,779.94 and 492.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.71, 1,779.94 and 492.94 is: 739.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.71 : 1,779.94 = 492.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.71/1,779.94 = 492.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.71x = 1,779.94 × 492.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.71x = 877,403.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,403.62/1,186.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.36

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