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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.71, 1,782.60 and 495.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.71, 1,782.60 and 495.71 is: 743.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.71 : 1,782.60 = 495.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.71/1,782.60 = 495.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.71x = 1,782.60 × 495.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.71x = 883,643.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,643.73/1,188.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.37

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