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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.27, 1,780.94 and 493.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.27, 1,780.94 and 493.98 is: 740.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.27 : 1,780.94 = 493.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.27/1,780.94 = 493.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.27x = 1,780.94 × 493.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.27x = 879,748.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,748.74/1,187.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.98

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