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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.10, 1,784.07 and 1,060.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.10, 1,784.07 and 1,060.50 is: 1,589.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.10 : 1,784.07 = 1,060.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.10/1,784.07 = 1,060.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.10x = 1,784.07 × 1,060.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.10x = 1,892,006.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,006.24/1,190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.79

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