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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.76, 1,785 and 496.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.76, 1,785 and 496.76 is: 745.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.76 : 1,785 = 496.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.76/1,785 = 496.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.76x = 1,785 × 496.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.76x = 886,716.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,716.60/1,189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.29

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