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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.09, 1,785.42 and 497.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.09, 1,785.42 and 497.28 is: 746.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.09 : 1,785.42 = 497.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.09/1,785.42 = 497.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.09x = 1,785.42 × 497.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.09x = 887,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,853.66/1,190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.04

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