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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.47, 1,788.63 and 574.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.47, 1,788.63 and 574.30 is: 861.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.47 : 1,788.63 = 574.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.47/1,788.63 = 574.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.47x = 1,788.63 × 574.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.47x = 1,027,210.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,210.21/1,192.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.41

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