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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.76, 1,789.59 and 499.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.76, 1,789.59 and 499.89 is: 750.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.76 : 1,789.59 = 499.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.76/1,789.59 = 499.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.76x = 1,789.59 × 499.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.76x = 894,598.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,598.15/1,192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.03

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