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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.09, 1,786.94 and 460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.09, 1,786.94 and 460.88 is: 691.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.09 : 1,786.94 = 460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.09/1,786.94 = 460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.09x = 1,786.94 × 460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.09x = 823,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,561.59/1,191.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.43

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