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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.52, 1,784.82 and 497.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.52, 1,784.82 and 497.71 is: 746.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.52 : 1,784.82 = 497.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.52/1,784.82 = 497.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.52x = 1,784.82 × 497.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.52x = 888,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,318.30/1,190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.16

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