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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.99, 1,780.34 and 493.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.99, 1,780.34 and 493.74 is: 740.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.99 : 1,780.34 = 493.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.99/1,780.34 = 493.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.99x = 1,780.34 × 493.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.99x = 879,022.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,022.60/1,186.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.55

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