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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.62, 1,783.02 and 496.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.62, 1,783.02 and 496.14 is: 743.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.62 : 1,783.02 = 496.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.62/1,783.02 = 496.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.62x = 1,783.02 × 496.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.62x = 884,627.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,627.54/1,189.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.62

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