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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.26, 1,779.89 and 493.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.26, 1,779.89 and 493.49 is: 739.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.26 : 1,779.89 = 493.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.26/1,779.89 = 493.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.26x = 1,779.89 × 493.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.26x = 878,359.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,359.90/1,187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.82

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