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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.24, 1,784 and 459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.24, 1,784 and 459.44 is: 688.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.24 : 1,784 = 459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.24/1,784 = 459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.24x = 1,784 × 459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.24x = 819,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,640.96/1,190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.64

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