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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.91, 1,790.40 and 413.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.91, 1,790.40 and 413.70 is: 620.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.91 : 1,790.40 = 413.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.91/1,790.40 = 413.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.91x = 1,790.40 × 413.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.91x = 740,688.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,688.48/1,193.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.39

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