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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.56, 1,782.88 and 604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.56, 1,782.88 and 604.48 is: 905.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.56 : 1,782.88 = 604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.56/1,782.88 = 604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.56x = 1,782.88 × 604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.56x = 1,077,715.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,715.30/1,190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.22

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