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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.30, 1,785.74 and 603.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.30, 1,785.74 and 603.86 is: 905.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.30 : 1,785.74 = 603.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.30/1,785.74 = 603.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.30x = 1,785.74 × 603.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.30x = 1,078,325.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,325.01/1,190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.93

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