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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.55, 1,785.32 and 410.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.55, 1,785.32 and 410.41 is: 615.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.55 : 1,785.32 = 410.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.55/1,785.32 = 410.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.55x = 1,785.32 × 410.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.55x = 732,713.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,713.18/1,190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.44

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