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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.50, 1,785.86 and 410.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.50, 1,785.86 and 410.39 is: 615.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.50 : 1,785.86 = 410.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.50/1,785.86 = 410.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.50x = 1,785.86 × 410.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.50x = 732,908.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,908.69/1,190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.63

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