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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.17, 1,785.54 and 410.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.17, 1,785.54 and 410.19 is: 615.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.17 : 1,785.54 = 410.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.17/1,785.54 = 410.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.17x = 1,785.54 × 410.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.17x = 732,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,405.50/1,190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.38

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