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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.33, 1,784.26 and 497.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.33, 1,784.26 and 497.40 is: 745.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.33 : 1,784.26 = 497.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.33/1,784.26 = 497.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.33x = 1,784.26 × 497.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.33x = 887,490.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,490.92/1,190.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.58

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