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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.83, 1,781.96 and 495.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.83, 1,781.96 and 495.31 is: 742.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.83 : 1,781.96 = 495.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.83/1,781.96 = 495.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.83x = 1,781.96 × 495.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.83x = 882,622.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,622.61/1,188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.43

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