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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.93, 1,786.03 and 421.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.93, 1,786.03 and 421.25 is: 631.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.93 : 1,786.03 = 421.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.93/1,786.03 = 421.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.93x = 1,786.03 × 421.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.93x = 752,365.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,365.14/1,190.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.75

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