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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.07, 1,779.60 and 493.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.07, 1,779.60 and 493.31 is: 739.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.07 : 1,779.60 = 493.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.07/1,779.60 = 493.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.07x = 1,779.60 × 493.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.07x = 877,885.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,885.58/1,187.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.54

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