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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.84, 1,784.32 and 496.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.84, 1,784.32 and 496.38 is: 744.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.84 : 1,784.32 = 496.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.84/1,784.32 = 496.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.84x = 1,784.32 × 496.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.84x = 885,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,700.76/1,189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.39

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