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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.29, 1,786.30 and 460.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.29, 1,786.30 and 460.13 is: 689.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.29 : 1,786.30 = 460.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.29/1,786.30 = 460.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.29x = 1,786.30 × 460.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.29x = 821,920.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,920.14/1,191.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.94

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