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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.16, 1,785.44 and 497.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.16, 1,785.44 and 497.39 is: 745.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.16 : 1,785.44 = 497.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.16/1,785.44 = 497.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.16x = 1,785.44 × 497.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.16x = 888,062.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,062.36/1,191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.55

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