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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.95, 1,780.59 and 494.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.95, 1,780.59 and 494.38 is: 741.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.95 : 1,780.59 = 494.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.95/1,780.59 = 494.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.95x = 1,780.59 × 494.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.95x = 880,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,292.54/1,187.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.02

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