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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.05, 1,783.72 and 495.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.05, 1,783.72 and 495.63 is: 743.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.05 : 1,783.72 = 495.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.05/1,783.72 = 495.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.05x = 1,783.72 × 495.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.05x = 884,053.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,053.75/1,189.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.50

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