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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.72, 1,786.32 and 410.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.72, 1,786.32 and 410.69 is: 616.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.72 : 1,786.32 = 410.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.72/1,786.32 = 410.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.72x = 1,786.32 × 410.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.72x = 733,614.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,614.83/1,190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.11

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