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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.42, 1,785.84 and 410.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.42, 1,785.84 and 410.51 is: 615.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.42 : 1,785.84 = 410.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.42/1,785.84 = 410.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.42x = 1,785.84 × 410.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.42x = 733,095.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,095.22/1,190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.83

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