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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.91, 1,785.74 and 459.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.91, 1,785.74 and 459.75 is: 689.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.91 : 1,785.74 = 459.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.91/1,785.74 = 459.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.91x = 1,785.74 × 459.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.91x = 820,991.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,991.67/1,190.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.38

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