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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.48, 1,783.44 and 495.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.48, 1,783.44 and 495.21 is: 743.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.48 : 1,783.44 = 495.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.48/1,783.44 = 495.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.48x = 1,783.44 × 495.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.48x = 883,177.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,177.32/1,188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.12

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