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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.79, 1,783.42 and 604.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.79, 1,783.42 and 604.82 is: 905.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.79 : 1,783.42 = 604.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.79/1,783.42 = 604.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.79x = 1,783.42 × 604.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.79x = 1,078,651.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,651.03/1,190.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.83

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