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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.89, 1,785.92 and 574.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.89, 1,785.92 and 574.02 is: 861.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.89 : 1,785.92 = 574.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.89/1,785.92 = 574.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.89x = 1,785.92 × 574.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.89x = 1,025,150.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,150.93/1,189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.55

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