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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.40, 1,786.02 and 532.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.40, 1,786.02 and 532.22 is: 798.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.40 : 1,786.02 = 532.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.40/1,786.02 = 532.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.40x = 1,786.02 × 532.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.40x = 950,546.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,546.63/1,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.51

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