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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.55, 1,782.96 and 495.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.55, 1,782.96 and 495.68 is: 743.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.55 : 1,782.96 = 495.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.55/1,782.96 = 495.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.55x = 1,782.96 × 495.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.55x = 883,775.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,775.13/1,188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.58

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