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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.12, 1,785.44 and 574.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.12, 1,785.44 and 574.52 is: 861.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.12 : 1,785.44 = 574.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.12/1,785.44 = 574.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.12x = 1,785.44 × 574.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.12x = 1,025,770.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,770.99/1,190.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.91

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