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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.78, 1,782.41 and 495.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.78, 1,782.41 and 495.93 is: 743.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.78 : 1,782.41 = 495.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.78/1,782.41 = 495.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.78x = 1,782.41 × 495.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.78x = 883,950.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,950.59/1,188.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.58

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