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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.69, 1,786.43 and 460.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.69, 1,786.43 and 460.27 is: 690.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.69 : 1,786.43 = 460.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.69/1,786.43 = 460.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.69x = 1,786.43 × 460.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.69x = 822,237.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,237.83/1,190.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.56

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