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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.28, 1,785.60 and 420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.28, 1,785.60 and 420.72 is: 631.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.28 : 1,785.60 = 420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.28/1,785.60 = 420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.28x = 1,785.60 × 420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.28x = 751,237.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,237.63/1,190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.14

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