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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.58, 1,786.17 and 459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.58, 1,786.17 and 459.96 is: 690.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.58 : 1,786.17 = 459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.58/1,786.17 = 459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.58x = 1,786.17 × 459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.58x = 821,566.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,566.75/1,190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.06

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