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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.35, 1,784.85 and 540.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.35, 1,784.85 and 540.28 is: 810.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.35 : 1,784.85 = 540.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.35/1,784.85 = 540.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.35x = 1,784.85 × 540.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.35x = 964,318.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,318.76/1,190.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.11

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