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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.51, 1,784.44 and 459.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.51, 1,784.44 and 459.48 is: 688.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.51 : 1,784.44 = 459.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.51/1,784.44 = 459.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.51x = 1,784.44 × 459.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.51x = 819,914.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,914.49/1,190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.71

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