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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.95, 1,782.09 and 495.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.95, 1,782.09 and 495.38 is: 742.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.95 : 1,782.09 = 495.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.95/1,782.09 = 495.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.95x = 1,782.09 × 495.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.95x = 882,811.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,811.74/1,188.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.51

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