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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.95, 1,783.28 and 495.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.95, 1,783.28 and 495.50 is: 743.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.95 : 1,783.28 = 495.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.95/1,783.28 = 495.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.95x = 1,783.28 × 495.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.95x = 883,603.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,603.85/1,188.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.18

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