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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.30, 1,779.74 and 494.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.30, 1,779.74 and 494.34 is: 741.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.30 : 1,779.74 = 494.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.30/1,779.74 = 494.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.30x = 1,779.74 × 494.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.30x = 879,796.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,796.67/1,187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.01

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