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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.25, 1,784.62 and 458.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.25, 1,784.62 and 458.95 is: 688.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.25 : 1,784.62 = 458.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.25/1,784.62 = 458.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.25x = 1,784.62 × 458.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.25x = 819,051.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,051.35/1,190.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.13

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