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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.06, 1,781.06 and 493.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.06, 1,781.06 and 493.56 is: 740.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.06 : 1,781.06 = 493.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.06/1,781.06 = 493.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.06x = 1,781.06 × 493.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.06x = 879,059.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,059.97/1,187.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.54

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