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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.53, 1,783.71 and 495.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.53, 1,783.71 and 495.99 is: 743.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.53 : 1,783.71 = 495.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.53/1,783.71 = 495.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.53x = 1,783.71 × 495.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.53x = 884,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,702.32/1,189.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.74

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