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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.72, 1,787.90 and 498.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.72, 1,787.90 and 498.16 is: 747.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.72 : 1,787.90 = 498.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.72/1,787.90 = 498.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.72x = 1,787.90 × 498.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.72x = 890,660.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,660.26/1,191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.37

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