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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.32, 1,785.82 and 460.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.32, 1,785.82 and 460.11 is: 690.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.32 : 1,785.82 = 460.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.32/1,785.82 = 460.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.32x = 1,785.82 × 460.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.32x = 821,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,666.28/1,190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.29

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