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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.68, 1,782.18 and 494.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.68, 1,782.18 and 494.22 is: 741.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.68 : 1,782.18 = 494.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.68/1,782.18 = 494.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.68x = 1,782.18 × 494.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.68x = 880,789.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,789.00/1,187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.60

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