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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.50, 1,784.97 and 505.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.50, 1,784.97 and 505.50 is: 758.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.50 : 1,784.97 = 505.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.50/1,784.97 = 505.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.50x = 1,784.97 × 505.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.50x = 902,302.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,302.34/1,189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.56

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