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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.38, 1,785.96 and 574.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.38, 1,785.96 and 574.00 is: 861.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.38 : 1,785.96 = 574.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.38/1,785.96 = 574.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.38x = 1,785.96 × 574.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.38x = 1,025,147.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,147.36/1,190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.20

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