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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.71, 1,782.94 and 494.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.71, 1,782.94 and 494.94 is: 742.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.71 : 1,782.94 = 494.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.71/1,782.94 = 494.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.71x = 1,782.94 × 494.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.71x = 882,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,448.32/1,188.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.36

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