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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.70, 1,784.23 and 497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.70, 1,784.23 and 497.24 is: 745.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.70 : 1,784.23 = 497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.70/1,784.23 = 497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.70x = 1,784.23 × 497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.70x = 887,187.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,187.05/1,190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.10

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