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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.66, 1,780.52 and 494.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.66, 1,780.52 and 494.85 is: 741.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.66 : 1,780.52 = 494.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.66/1,780.52 = 494.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.66x = 1,780.52 × 494.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.66x = 881,085.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,085.81/1,187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.87

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