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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.66, 1,785.36 and 459.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.66, 1,785.36 and 459.50 is: 689.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.66 : 1,785.36 = 459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.66/1,785.36 = 459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.66x = 1,785.36 × 459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.66x = 820,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,372.92/1,190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.01

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