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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.04, 1,780.86 and 573.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.04, 1,780.86 and 573.19 is: 858.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.04 : 1,780.86 = 573.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.04/1,780.86 = 573.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.04x = 1,780.86 × 573.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.04x = 1,020,766.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,766.69/1,189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.48

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