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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.58, 1,787.88 and 498.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.58, 1,787.88 and 498.40 is: 747.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.58 : 1,787.88 = 498.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.58/1,787.88 = 498.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.58x = 1,787.88 × 498.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.58x = 891,079.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,079.39/1,191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.81

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