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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.26, 1,785.12 and 420.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.26, 1,785.12 and 420.76 is: 631.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.26 : 1,785.12 = 420.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.26/1,785.12 = 420.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.26x = 1,785.12 × 420.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.26x = 751,107.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,107.09/1,190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.04

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