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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.87, 1,786.43 and 410.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.87, 1,786.43 and 410.77 is: 616.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.87 : 1,786.43 = 410.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.87/1,786.43 = 410.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.87x = 1,786.43 × 410.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.87x = 733,813.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,813.57/1,190.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.20

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