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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.14, 1,783.68 and 419.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.14, 1,783.68 and 419.64 is: 629.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.14 : 1,783.68 = 419.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.14/1,783.68 = 419.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.14x = 1,783.68 × 419.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.14x = 748,503.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,503.48/1,189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.45

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