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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.33, 1,785.80 and 459.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.33, 1,785.80 and 459.71 is: 689.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.33 : 1,785.80 = 459.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.33/1,785.80 = 459.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.33x = 1,785.80 × 459.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.33x = 820,938.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,938.89/1,190.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.68

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