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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.66, 1,785.81 and 460.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.66, 1,785.81 and 460.15 is: 690.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.66 : 1,785.81 = 460.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.66/1,785.81 = 460.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.66x = 1,785.81 × 460.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.66x = 821,731.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,731.54/1,190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.15

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