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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.77, 1,789.93 and 499.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.77, 1,789.93 and 499.65 is: 749.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.77 : 1,789.93 = 499.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.77/1,789.93 = 499.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.77x = 1,789.93 × 499.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.77x = 894,338.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,338.52/1,193.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.17

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