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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.87, 1,785.69 and 573.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.87, 1,785.69 and 573.93 is: 861.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.87 : 1,785.69 = 573.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.87/1,785.69 = 573.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.87x = 1,785.69 × 573.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.87x = 1,024,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,861.06/1,189.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.32

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