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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.39, 1,784.21 and 496.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.39, 1,784.21 and 496.93 is: 744.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.39 : 1,784.21 = 496.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.39/1,784.21 = 496.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.39x = 1,784.21 × 496.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.39x = 886,624.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,624.26/1,190.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.82

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