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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.41, 1,790.40 and 499.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.41, 1,790.40 and 499.69 is: 749.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.41 : 1,790.40 = 499.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.41/1,790.40 = 499.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.41x = 1,790.40 × 499.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.41x = 894,644.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,644.98/1,193.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.65

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