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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.93, 1,782.41 and 495.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.93, 1,782.41 and 495.11 is: 742.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.93 : 1,782.41 = 495.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.93/1,782.41 = 495.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.93x = 1,782.41 × 495.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.93x = 882,491.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,491.00/1,187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.88

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