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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.08, 1,780.72 and 494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.08, 1,780.72 and 494.16 is: 740.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.08 : 1,780.72 = 494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.08/1,780.72 = 494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.08x = 1,780.72 × 494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.08x = 879,960.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,960.60/1,188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.66

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