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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.72, 1,786.69 and 497.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.72, 1,786.69 and 497.40 is: 745.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.72 : 1,786.69 = 497.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.72/1,786.69 = 497.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.72x = 1,786.69 × 497.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.72x = 888,699.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,699.61/1,191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.73

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