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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.46, 1,782.42 and 495.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.46, 1,782.42 and 495.28 is: 742.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.46 : 1,782.42 = 495.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.46/1,782.42 = 495.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.46x = 1,782.42 × 495.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.46x = 882,796.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,796.98/1,188.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.81

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