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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.55, 1,784.55 and 409.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.55, 1,784.55 and 409.86 is: 614.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.55 : 1,784.55 = 409.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.55/1,784.55 = 409.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.55x = 1,784.55 × 409.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.55x = 731,415.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,415.66/1,190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.35

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