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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.64, 1,786.20 and 574.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.64, 1,786.20 and 574.12 is: 861.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.64 : 1,786.20 = 574.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.64/1,786.20 = 574.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.64x = 1,786.20 × 574.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.64x = 1,025,493.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,493.14/1,190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.30

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