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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.45, 1,785.75 and 460.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.45, 1,785.75 and 460.03 is: 690.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.45 : 1,785.75 = 460.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.45/1,785.75 = 460.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.45x = 1,785.75 × 460.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.45x = 821,498.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,498.57/1,190.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.07

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