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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.40, 1,784.23 and 496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.40, 1,784.23 and 496.40 is: 744.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.40 : 1,784.23 = 496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.40/1,784.23 = 496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.40x = 1,784.23 × 496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.40x = 885,681.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,681.61/1,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.65

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