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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.08, 1,786.92 and 460.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.08, 1,786.92 and 460.46 is: 690.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.08 : 1,786.92 = 460.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.08/1,786.92 = 460.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.08x = 1,786.92 × 460.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.08x = 822,805.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,805.18/1,191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.81

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