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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.19, 1,783.38 and 496.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.19, 1,783.38 and 496.29 is: 743.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.19 : 1,783.38 = 496.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.19/1,783.38 = 496.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.19x = 1,783.38 × 496.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.19x = 885,073.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,073.66/1,190.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.64

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