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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.71, 1,784.46 and 410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.71, 1,784.46 and 410.16 is: 615.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.71 : 1,784.46 = 410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.71/1,784.46 = 410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.71x = 1,784.46 × 410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.71x = 731,914.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,914.11/1,189.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.20

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