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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.72, 1,781.46 and 494.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.72, 1,781.46 and 494.94 is: 741.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.72 : 1,781.46 = 494.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.72/1,781.46 = 494.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.72x = 1,781.46 × 494.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.72x = 881,715.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,715.81/1,188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.74

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