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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.33, 1,781.21 and 494.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.33, 1,781.21 and 494.81 is: 741.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.33 : 1,781.21 = 494.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.33/1,781.21 = 494.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.33x = 1,781.21 × 494.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.33x = 881,357.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,357.79/1,188.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.68

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