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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.88, 1,788.02 and 499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.88, 1,788.02 and 499.92 is: 749.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.88 : 1,788.02 = 499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.88/1,788.02 = 499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.88x = 1,788.02 × 499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.88x = 893,872.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,872.50/1,192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.34

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