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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.40, 1,785.72 and 410.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.40, 1,785.72 and 410.30 is: 615.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.40 : 1,785.72 = 410.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.40/1,785.72 = 410.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.40x = 1,785.72 × 410.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.40x = 732,678.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,678.68/1,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.49

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