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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.57, 1,786.90 and 497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.57, 1,786.90 and 497.88 is: 746.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.57 : 1,786.90 = 497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.57/1,786.90 = 497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.57x = 1,786.90 × 497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.57x = 889,671.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,671.45/1,191.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.64

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