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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.43, 1,785.75 and 312.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.43, 1,785.75 and 312.93 is: 469.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.43 : 1,785.75 = 312.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.43/1,785.75 = 312.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.43x = 1,785.75 × 312.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.43x = 558,814.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,814.75/1,190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.42

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