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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.87, 1,783.61 and 496.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.87, 1,783.61 and 496.93 is: 744.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.87 : 1,783.61 = 496.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.87/1,783.61 = 496.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.87x = 1,783.61 × 496.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.87x = 886,329.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,329.32/1,189.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.90

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