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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.92, 1,785.56 and 410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.92, 1,785.56 and 410.72 is: 615.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.92 : 1,785.56 = 410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.92/1,785.56 = 410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.92x = 1,785.56 × 410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.92x = 733,365.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,365.20/1,190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.80

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