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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.53, 1,786.84 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.53, 1,786.84 and 498.24 is: 747.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.53 : 1,786.84 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.53/1,786.84 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.53x = 1,786.84 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.53x = 890,275.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,275.78/1,191.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.17

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