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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.94, 1,783.58 and 496.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.94, 1,783.58 and 496.38 is: 744.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.94 : 1,783.58 = 496.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.94/1,783.58 = 496.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.94x = 1,783.58 × 496.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.94x = 885,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,333.44/1,189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.02

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