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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.24, 1,783.04 and 494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.24, 1,783.04 and 494.80 is: 742.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.24 : 1,783.04 = 494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.24/1,783.04 = 494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.24x = 1,783.04 × 494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.24x = 882,248.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,248.19/1,188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.48

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