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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.91, 1,782.17 and 494.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.91, 1,782.17 and 494.35 is: 741.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.91 : 1,782.17 = 494.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.91/1,782.17 = 494.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.91x = 1,782.17 × 494.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.91x = 881,010.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,010.67/1,187.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.65

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