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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.22, 1,781.12 and 494.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.22, 1,781.12 and 494.07 is: 741.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.22 : 1,781.12 = 494.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.22/1,781.12 = 494.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.22x = 1,781.12 × 494.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.22x = 879,997.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,997.96/1,187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.23

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