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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.69, 1,786.86 and 460.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.69, 1,786.86 and 460.71 is: 690.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.69 : 1,786.86 = 460.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.69/1,786.86 = 460.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.69x = 1,786.86 × 460.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.69x = 823,224.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,224.27/1,191.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.80

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