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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.99, 1,785.38 and 460.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.99, 1,785.38 and 460.41 is: 690.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.99 : 1,785.38 = 460.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.99/1,785.38 = 460.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.99x = 1,785.38 × 460.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.99x = 822,004.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,004.50/1,190.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.19

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