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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.72, 1,786.64 and 613.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.72, 1,786.64 and 613.60 is: 920.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.72 : 1,786.64 = 613.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.72/1,786.64 = 613.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.72x = 1,786.64 × 613.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.72x = 1,096,282.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,282.30/1,190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.69

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