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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.85, 1,786.20 and 410.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.85, 1,786.20 and 410.52 is: 615.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.85 : 1,786.20 = 410.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.85/1,786.20 = 410.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.85x = 1,786.20 × 410.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.85x = 733,268.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,268.24/1,190.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.75

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