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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.33, 1,791.12 and 499.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.33, 1,791.12 and 499.80 is: 750.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.33 : 1,791.12 = 499.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.33/1,791.12 = 499.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.33x = 1,791.12 × 499.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.33x = 895,201.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,201.78/1,193.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.17

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