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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.80, 1,786.41 and 410.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.80, 1,786.41 and 410.74 is: 616.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.80 : 1,786.41 = 410.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.80/1,786.41 = 410.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.80x = 1,786.41 × 410.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.80x = 733,750.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,750.04/1,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.18

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