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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.56, 1,780.38 and 494.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.56, 1,780.38 and 494.75 is: 741.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.56 : 1,780.38 = 494.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.56/1,780.38 = 494.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.56x = 1,780.38 × 494.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.56x = 880,849.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,849.31/1,187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.73

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