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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.03, 1,785.96 and 497.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.03, 1,785.96 and 497.49 is: 745.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.03 : 1,785.96 = 497.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.03/1,785.96 = 497.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.03x = 1,785.96 × 497.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.03x = 888,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,497.24/1,191.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.99

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