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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.44, 1,784.49 and 409.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.44, 1,784.49 and 409.54 is: 614.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.44 : 1,784.49 = 409.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.44/1,784.49 = 409.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.44x = 1,784.49 × 409.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.44x = 730,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,820.03/1,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.42

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