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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.93, 1,785.36 and 575.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.93, 1,785.36 and 575.06 is: 862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.93 : 1,785.36 = 575.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.93/1,785.36 = 575.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.93x = 1,785.36 × 575.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.93x = 1,026,691.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,691.43/1,190.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.10

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