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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.48, 1,786.23 and 460.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.48, 1,786.23 and 460.57 is: 691.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.48 : 1,786.23 = 460.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.48/1,786.23 = 460.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.48x = 1,786.23 × 460.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.48x = 822,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,672.72/1,190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.05

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