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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.80, 1,784.98 and 420.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.80, 1,784.98 and 420.76 is: 630.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.80 : 1,784.98 = 420.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.80/1,784.98 = 420.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.80x = 1,784.98 × 420.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.80x = 751,048.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,048.18/1,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.71

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