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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.25, 1,784.19 and 573.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.25, 1,784.19 and 573.78 is: 860.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.25 : 1,784.19 = 573.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.25/1,784.19 = 573.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.25x = 1,784.19 × 573.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.25x = 1,023,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,732.54/1,190.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.10

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