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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.65, 1,785.11 and 496.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.65, 1,785.11 and 496.79 is: 745.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.65 : 1,785.11 = 496.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.65/1,785.11 = 496.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.65x = 1,785.11 × 496.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.65x = 886,824.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,824.80/1,189.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.45

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