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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.28, 1,786.33 and 497.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.28, 1,786.33 and 497.74 is: 746.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.28 : 1,786.33 = 497.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.28/1,786.33 = 497.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.28x = 1,786.33 × 497.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.28x = 889,127.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,127.89/1,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.36

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