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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.80, 1,778.90 and 858.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.80, 1,778.90 and 858.91 is: 1,283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.80 : 1,778.90 = 858.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.80/1,778.90 = 858.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.80x = 1,778.90 × 858.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.80x = 1,527,915.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,915.00/1,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.10

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