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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.56, 1,785.48 and 573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.56, 1,785.48 and 573.96 is: 860.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.56 : 1,785.48 = 573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.56/1,785.48 = 573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.56x = 1,785.48 × 573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.56x = 1,024,794.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,794.10/1,190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.77

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