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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190, 1,785 and 574.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190, 1,785 and 574.22 is: 861.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190 : 1,785 = 574.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190/1,785 = 574.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190x = 1,785 × 574.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190x = 1,024,982.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,982.70/1,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.33

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